Equinor Ventures leads a consortium of new and old investors with a €30 million investment to support Elestor’s ultra-rapid growth strategy
“Technologies providing long-term energy storage at scale will play an important role in satisfying the growing need to stabilise power markets,” said Gareth Burns, head of Equinor Ventures.
Elestor’s CEO Guido Dalessi to depart by year-end
Guido Dalessi, chief executive officer (CEO) of Dutch long-duration electricity storage company Elestor, will step down from his role as CEO at the end of 2024. “I am leaving Elestor in the knowledge that the company I helped create is in safe hands. I will stay on as shareholder but will hand over the reins to my colleague Hylke van Bennekom, then maximise my contribution to the energy transition as a non-executive supervisory board member and active advisor to small and large companies.”
Read moreBetween hydrogen pipelines and electrolyzers
"Flow batteries are considered one of the most economical options for long-duration energy storage. In an interview with Guido Dalessi, CEO of Elestor, we will find out how the Dutch company uses innovative technologies to benefit from the synergy of electricity and hydrogen for its flow batteries."
Read moreOne year since winning Offshore Wind Innovators Awards
Elestor covered by TKI Offshore Energy: "How's Elestor faring, one year after winning both the Offshore Wind Innovators Jury and Audience Awards? We have a look at the innovators of renewable energy storage and the progress they made. Elestor offers an important element for a successful energy transition."
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