The “code red for humanity” that was articulated in the latest report by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has made it clear that we can no longer afford to carry on as before.
The cost of extreme heatwaves and extreme weather resulting in both droughts and floods is simply too large, whether it is measured in human, environmental or economic terms. But can we afford to fix it? I’m happy to say that, yes, we can. Welcome to the affordable energy transition.
Elestor CEO Hylke van Bennekom outlines future vision
As Elestor’s new CEO I will oversee a transition from a research-based company to an engineering-focused company. This next step towards becoming a commercially viable corporation is already well underway.
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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.”
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Between 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."
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