Sakuu, an innovative provider of commercial-scale equipment and technologies for the battery manufacturing industry, today announced a joint development agreement with ELEQTRION, a Quebec-based innovator in aluminum-ion battery technology. The partnership aims to advance the development of aluminum-ion batteries for energy storage solutions and e-mobility applications by leveraging Sakuu’s Kavian™ platform and ELEQTRION’s unique battery electrode technology. The collaboration will benefit from Kavian’s cost efficiency and reduced carbon footprint.
Sakuu’s Kavian platform offers unparalleled flexibility, scalability, and sustainability in battery production, with the capability to manufacture batteries using a variety of chemistries, including aluminum-ion. Aluminum-ion is emerging as a powerful choice for batteries, particularly for large-scale energy storage applications, due to its high energy density, safety, and abundance.
“Our Kavian platform is designed to enable manufacturing innovation for high-volume manufacturers as well as the most disruptive companies using cutting-edge technology,” said Robert Bagheri, founder and CEO of Sakuu. “Our partnership with ELEQTRION is a testament to the platform’s versatility. Together, we will explore how Kavian can be used to produce aluminum-ion batteries at scale, offering a cleaner and more efficient solution for energy storage needs around the world.”
With growing global demand for reliable, sustainable energy storage, the development of alternative battery chemistries is critical. The joint development plan between Sakuu and ELEQTRION will explore how aluminum-ion batteries can be deployed to enhance efficiency and sustainability in energy storage systems for industrial, residential, and grid-scale applications, among others.
“Our partnership with Sakuu marks a major milestone in the development of our innovative battery alternative and towards industrialization,” said William Reynold, CEO of ELEQTRION. “By harnessing the power of aluminum-ion batteries, we’re taking a significant step toward creating energy systems that are not only more sustainable but safer and more adaptable to the future’s growing demands.”
About Sakuu: Sakuu is a leading provider of commercial-scale printing equipment and technologies to the battery industry. Sakuu’s dry-process platforms enable rapid innovation while reducing waste and avoiding toxins. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Sakuu’s team is transforming manufacturing to power a more sustainable future. Discover more at sakuu.com.
About ELEQTRION: Based in Quebec, Canada, ELEQTRION is on a mission to power the low-carbon economy by creating more sustainable, safer, and affordable energy storage solutions, complementing existing battery technologies. Learn more at eleqtrion.com.
Source: Sakuu – Press Release, ELEQTRION News
