In a major advancement for long-duration energy storage (LDES), XL Batteries has announced the successful commissioning of its first fully integrated, commercial Organic Flow Battery™. Installed at Stolthaven Terminals’ facility in Houston, this paid pilot marks the first deployment of the company’s innovative, safe, and low-cost energy storage solution—highlighting its commercial readiness and long-term potential in grid-scale applications.
A Safer, Scalable Alternative to Conventional Batteries
As the U.S. energy sector faces growing pressure to enhance grid resilience and transition to cleaner alternatives, current battery technologies have struggled due to safety risks, high costs, and reliance on rare or toxic materials. XL Batteries addresses these issues with its Organic Flow Battery™, which uses a patented organic electrolyte molecule combined with proven flow battery architecture.
This technology not only ensures safe and reliable performance but is also cost-effective and scalable—making it an ideal solution for utilities, independent power producers, and industrial users. The pilot installation has already demonstrated strong performance in real-world settings, helping to validate the technology’s viability for long-duration and grid-scale storage.
Strategic Partnership with Stolthaven Signals Industry Shift
This deployment is more than a technical win; it’s a strategic collaboration with Stolthaven Terminals, a global leader in bulk liquid and gas storage. The project supports Stolthaven’s long-term sustainability goals, including on-site energy storage and the potential for shore power supply to visiting ships.
Stolthaven President Guy Bessant emphasized the significance of this milestone, calling it a “true success story” in using innovation and partnership to future-proof industrial operations. For XL Batteries, the project offers critical operational data that will guide the final stages of commercial product development and open pathways for large-scale deployment.
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Source: Business wire
