LiNa Energy

Back to school with LiNa Energy - we’re powering up for the remainder of 2024🔋 As we enter the final stretch of 2024 and bid farewell to our summer student, the team at LiNa Energy is fully charged and ready to focus on these three key priorities for the remainder of the year: ✅ Scaling up production: We're ramping up the production of our solid-state batteries to meet the growing demand for safer, more efficient energy solutions. ✅ Advancing R&D: Innovation never stops at LiNa Energy and we’re constantly developing and innovating our system to evolve the energy landscape. Look out for our updates from the lab! ✅ Expanding strategic partnerships: Collaboration is key to accelerating the adoption of clean tech energy solutions. We're forging new partnerships across industries to integrate our solid-state batteries into the energy grid. We’re excited about what’s ahead and look forward to sharing more updates as we continue to evolve energy storage to build a more sustainable future. #BackToSchool #Innovation #SustainableEnergy

🎙️ We're excited to share a podcast that Will Tope recently recorded with Conversations in Cleantech 🌱 In this engaging discussion, Will dives deep into the essentials of building strong investor relationships, standing out in a competitive market, and the importance of consistently delivering on promises. A big thank you to hosts, Nick McCullough and Olivia Morgan, for the opportunity to share LiNa's journey so far. Some great questions were asked and we can't wait to welcome you to the lab soon! 🎧 Tune in now to catch the full conversation https://lnkd.in/eF2PsUN9 #Cleantech #ConversationsInCleantech #EnergyStorage #Sustainability #Innovation Brightsmith | B Corp™

🌟 Spotlight on Work Experience: Welcoming Future Talent at LiNa Energy! 🌟 We were thrilled to have Corey Campbell, who’s about to start A-levels in Computing Science, Chemistry, and Physics at Dallam School in Lancaster, join us for work experience placement this summer. Here's what he had to say about his time with us: "My time at LiNa Energy was a genuinely wonderful experience. Everyone there was super friendly and willing to answer any questions I had. The various experiments and tasks I worked on were always interesting and made me feel as if I were actually contributing to the team." Corey’s highlights included: 💫 Cell Assembly on Day 1: "It was fascinating to see how all the different parts of a cell fit together to form a complete cell." 💫Meaningful Conversations: "I really enjoyed the genuine conversations I had with some of the people in the workplace, as we shared many interests and hobbies." We're proud to support the next generation of innovators and look forward to seeing Corey achieve great things. Thank you for being part of the LiNa Energy team this summer! #BackToSchool #CleanTech #Science #Innovation

Here's a glimpse of our dilatometer in action in the lab 🔬 We use it to measure the dimensional changes in our battery materials as they undergo variations in temperature with time. By studying the thermal expansion or contraction of key components - like the solid electrolyte, cathode, and anode - we can ensure these materials fit together seamlessly at any temperature. This is crucial for preventing gaps and minimising stress and strain, which leads to enhanced lifetime and reliability in our final cells. The dilatometer is essential for verifying the compatibility and stability of the materials we use, ensuring our batteries stand up to the rigorous conditions of both manufacturing and operation 🔋 ✨ #science #innovation #cleantech #batterytechnology

This article from The Guardian highlights the pressing need to accelerate the development of renewable energy and sustainable storage solutions 🌱 🔋 We often think of climate crises as issues affecting far-off regions, but this serves as a crucial reminder that the impacts are already hitting close to home. At LiNa Energy, we’re committed to driving this change by developing innovative solutions that contribute to a more sustainable future. The urgency is clear - there's no time to waste. #renewables #batterytechnology #energystorage #climatecrisis

There’s not much let up for team LiNa Energy right now and whilst the technical team is busy evolving and innovating our system in the lab, it’s really important for the wider team to keep talking about the immense progress we’re making. Will Tope always steps up to this challenge and on his way back from India took the time to record a podcast with Nick McCullough and Olivia Morgan at Conversations in Cleantech 🎧 They discussed everything from the future of cleantech to the advice Will would give to others in his earlier shoes 👞 Keep your eyes peeled for the recording🎤 Brightsmith | B Corp™ #cleantech #podcast #energystorage

🔬 Update from the Lab: 3D Printer in Action 🔬 Our 3D printer never fails to impress! Here it is, hard at work printing a cell holder designed for storing cells in nitrogen bags - an essential step for our 10kWh cell build. This precisely crafted structure ensures our cells remain perfectly organised until they're ready to be integrated into the modules. One of the key advantages of our 3D printer is its speed and efficiency. It allows us to swiftly transition from concept to testing, transforming our ideas into reality and continuously optimising our processes at LiNa HQ 🚀 #Innovation #3DPrinting #TechInAction

🔬 Update from the Lab - Battery Management System (BMS)🔬 Our pilot system currently deployed in India also introduced this: our second generation BMS 🚀 We’re particularly proud of this in-house developed system which is responsible for: ✔️Actively controlling system charge and discharge cycles ✔️Precisely measuring module parameters such as voltage, current, and power ✔️Safely monitoring for over-voltage, under-voltage, and over-current conditions ✔️Efficiently estimating State of Charge (SoC) and State of Health (SoH) via active coulomb counting ✔️Controlling heating and regulating internal battery module temperatures ✔️Enabling remote telemetry monitoring and bidirectional control via the LiNa Cloud, allowing us to oversee our system in India from the UK This is another great achievement from our amazing team in the lab! #ScreenPrinting #Innovation #LabUpdate 

This article from The Guardian on wind and solar energy overtaking fossil fuels for the first time to provide 30% of EU electricity is great to see 📈 However, as the grid shifts towards renewables, the need for energy storage becomes crucial to manage the unpredictability of wind and sun, and effectively manage energy consumption and distribution. At LiNa Energy, we're addressing this challenge head-on and are excited to be part of the solution for a more sustainable future🚀 #RenewableEnergy #EnergyStorage 

Shout out to some of the team who managed to carve out some time on top of their busy schedules to do some volunteering in the community last week 💚 The team spent the afternoon immersed in nature at Forrest Hills in Lancaster University, clearing competing species around sapling trees by raking and chopping. They even managed to rescue a frog 🐸 Supporting our local environment reminds us why we do what we do. Great work team 🙌 Sophie Santon, Ricardo Couto, Kris Barr, Gene Lewis, James Morrish, Daniel Matthews, Duncan Bloemers, Richard Dawson, Diana Antonova, Dean Batty, Jordan Stirzaker, Lauren Heavyside, Will Tope #sustainability #environment #cleantech