LIVA Power Management Systems GmbH is a leading provider of advanced energy management solutions, specializing in industrial applications that accelerate the global energy transition. As a subsidiary of AMG Critical Materials N.V.—a publicly traded company listed on Euronext Amsterdam—LIVA combines the expertise and resources of its parent group’s global presence and critical materials portfolio. Headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, LIVA focuses on hybrid energy storage systems (Hybrid ESS) and complementary software solutions to help industrial clients reduce costs, minimize carbon footprints, and stabilize power grids.
Their core offerings integrate scalable energy storage (4–100+ MWh) with intelligent control systems, enabling industries to manage peak loads, harness renewable energy, and optimize grid interactions. The company’s solutions are engineered to support sectors such as automotive, steel production, and energy-intensive manufacturing, addressing looming challenges posed by fluctuating energy markets and decentralized power supply. With a track record of operational projects and active involvement in key industry events like Hannover Messe, LIVA is positioned as a trusted partner for industrial organizations navigating the shift toward sustainable energy ecosystems.
Battery Technology
LIVA’s Hybrid ESS platform merges two core battery technologies to address diverse industrial needs: high-power lithium-ion batteries and long-duration Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries (VRFB). Lithium-ion systems provide rapid response for short-term peak shaving and grid stabilization, while VRFBs—acquired through the December 2023 purchase of J. M. Voith SE & Co. KG’s flow battery assets—deliver scalable, long-cycle energy storage for applications like integrating renewable generation or supporting “green” hydrogen production. This hybrid approach enables versatile energy management across industries, supporting functions such as emergency power supply with black-start capabilities, renewable energy smoothing, and sector-coupling initiatives like Power-to-Heat or Power-to-Gas.
The system’s performance is enhanced by LIVA’s proprietary p7 software suite, which employs machine learning algorithms to optimize storage operations, predict energy demand, and balance grid requirements in real time. The inclusion of VRFB technology is bolstered by AMG’s access to vanadium supply chains, ensuring reliable material procurement for the redox batteries. This combination of hardware and software allows LIVA to scale projects from 4 MWh installations to multi-megawatt-hour systems, meeting the specific energy demands of large industrial clients while extending battery lifecycles and improving cost efficiency.
Recent Projects
LIVA has steadily advanced its project pipeline, with 1 operational Hybrid ESS and 3 projects under contractual development as of early 2024. The company’s first fully operational system, located in Hauzenberg, Germany, has been in use for over a year, successfully reducing energy costs for a manufacturing client by smoothing out load spikes and integrating solar power. Another key project involves supporting an automotive supplier’s automated assembly lines with storage solutions for grid resilience and cost savings. LIVA is also engaging in 15 additional bid-stage or preliminary projects across various industries, with a combined capacity exceeding 749 MWh. These initiatives reflect growing demand for LIVA’s hybrid systems in energy-intensive sectors like steel production, where companies seek to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and stabilize grid connections amid rising electricity costs.
Investors
LIVA Power Management Systems is backed by its parent company, AMG Critical Materials N.V., a global leader in specialty metals and mineral products with over 3,600 employees worldwide. AMG’s public listing on Euronext Amsterdam ensures access to capital and strategic resources, including expertise in vanadium supply chains—critical for LIVA’s VRFB manufacturing. Through this partnership, LIVA leverages AMG’s industry networks to secure raw materials and scale production, reinforcing its position as a leader in hybrid energy storage solutions. The company’s focus on technical excellence and scalable systems aligns with AMG’s overarching vision of advancing sustainable industrial ecosystems globally.
Business Details
Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Website: https://livapms.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/43281183
