Unbound Potential

Founded in January 2023 in Thalwil, Switzerland, Unbound Potential develops advanced membrane-less flow batteries for large-scale energy storage. Using sustainable, water-based electrolytes, their efficient technology supports renewable energy integration. Backed by experts and key partnerships, Unbound Potential delivers scalable, cost-effective solutions for industrial and data center applications.

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Unbound Potential, established in January 2023 in Thalwil, Switzerland, develops advanced membrane-less flow batteries for large-scale energy storage. The company’s innovative technology supports the integration of renewable energy sources into power grids while reducing carbon emissions. With a team of 14 international scientists, engineers, and business professionals, Unbound Potential creates sustainable energy storage solutions that address the intermittency challenges of renewable power generation. The company’s approach combines scientific excellence with practical industry experience, focusing on delivering reliable, cost-effective storage systems that help accelerate the transition to renewable energy.

Battery Technology

Unbound Potential’s main innovation is its membrane-less flow battery design, which eliminates traditional membrane components through the use of non-miscible electrolytes. This unique approach offers several significant advantages over conventional battery systems:

The technology achieves up to 85% round-trip efficiency and provides over 20,000 cycles of operational life.
By removing membranes from the design, the system reduces internal resistance and minimizes maintenance requirements.
The batteries use non-flammable, water-based electrolytes free from supply chain-critical materials, making them both safer and more sustainable than traditional options.
The design reduces production-related carbon emissions by 30% compared to standard redox flow batteries.
The system’s scalability is enhanced through minimal hardware requirements, while its simplified architecture reduces manufacturing costs.
This combination of features makes the technology particularly suitable for industrial applications, data centers, and facilities requiring long-duration energy storage.

Recent Projects

Since early 2024, Unbound Potential has expanded its operational capacity, increasing power output of its prototypes tenfold. The company secured 5.5 million CHF in non-dilutive funding from SPRIN-D and established a partnership with Amazon to test its technology in fulfillment centers. Their first containerized storage system is scheduled for delivery by mid-2025, marking a significant milestone in the company’s development timeline.

Investors

Unbound Potential’s primary funding comes from SPRIN-D (Bundesagentur für Sprunginnovationen), which provided 900,000 € in 2022 and an additional 3 million € in 2023. The company has primarily relied on non-dilutive government grants rather than traditional venture capital investments. No private investors or venture capital firms have been publicly disclosed as funding sources.