EarthEn Energy

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is working towards increasing America’s global leadership in energy storage through a DOE-wide effort to develop, commercialize, and use next-generation technologies. At EarthEn, with help from DOE, we are doing our bit to make America a global leader in #energystorage. We gave a glimpse of that at the latest DOE conference. #MadeinAmerica

🚨 Texas is leading the battery storage revolution—but is there room for Supercritical CO₂ storage? #Batterystorage in Texas has grown by 5,500% since 2019, with over 10,000 MW now online. Lithium-ion is scaling rapidly, costs are dropping, and gigafactories are expanding. Meanwhile, startups like EarthEn Energy , led by Manas Pathak, are pioneering Supercritical CO₂ energy storage, a new approach that could redefine long-duration storage. Where Supercritical CO₂ Could Win: ✅High energy density, small footprint – Unlike pumped hydro or cavern storage, EarthEn’s closed-loop CO₂ pods can be transported on a flatbed truck. ✅Flexible storage duration – Scales from 4 to 100+ hours by simply adjusting CO₂ levels. ✅Pipeline integration potential – Existing CO₂ pipelines could be repurposed for energy storage, lowering capital costs. But Here’s the Challenge: ▶️Batteries are already dominant – Can Supercritical CO₂ scale fast enough? ▶️Infrastructure hurdles – Retrofitting pipelines isn’t straightforward. ▶️Economic viability – Can it compete with lithium-ion and emerging flow batteries? Manas believes Supercritical CO₂ storage fills the gaps that lithium-ion can’t, offering a dispatchable, long-duration solution for renewables. 📢 We explored this debate in an earlier Energy Tech Nexus Podcast, where Manas Pathak shared his vision for CO₂-powered energy storage and what’s needed for it to scale. Listen to the full episode (link in the comments) and weigh in. Is this the next breakthrough in LDES, or is the grid already moving past it? Jason Ethier Nada Ahmed #EnergyStorage #SupercriticalCO2 #LDES #GridResilience #BatteryGrowth #TexasEnergy #EnergyTechStarups

A year after the release of this podcast, the mission at EarthEn Energy—and now at ArcusAI—remains unwavering: Electrification. Now, more than ever, the urgency to accelerate this mission is clear. Why? Because electrification has become a major tool for fighting climate change. This is what drives our teams every day. 🌍⚡ #Electrification #ClimateAction #Sustainability

EarthEn is excited to be featured as one of the top innovators in its category. Read the full report from Greentown Labs here. #energystorage

December has been no slowdown for startup news—including another $50M for Form Energy, a $35M Series C for Raptor Maps, and DOE awards for EarthEn Energy and American Battery Technology Company, plus partnerships and deployments from Eden GeoPower, Phytoform, Boxes, Via Separations, and more. Read our full roundup of news from our #startup community this month: https://lnkd.in/ep6Q-Ec8

The Office of Electricity | U.S. Department of Energy recently shared an inspiring story about the impact of the Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program (LEEP), featuring Manas Pathak, an Innovation Crossroads Cohort 2023 fellow. Manas is advancing energy storage through his innovative work, supported by LEEP and programs like Innovation Crossroads. We’re proud to see Manas and other fellows making strides in addressing critical energy challenges, and we are grateful for the continued support of the DOE Office of Electricity in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. Read more about Manas’s work and the role of LEEP in shaping our energy future 👇

Thank you, Office of Electricity | U.S. Department of Energy for highlighting EarthEn and our founder Manas Pathak. Your support has been critical to our progress. Innovation Crossroads https://lnkd.in/gHk3fvfK

Congratulations to EarthEn Energy, a member of the 2023 cohort of the Innovation Crossroads program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, on receiving two prestigious recognitions from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)! 🎉 🌟 HPC4EI Grant: EarthEn will partner with ORNL on an innovative project, leveraging high-performance computing to optimize its Compressor-as-a-Turbine (CaT) technology for energy storage using supercritical CO₂. This project aims to enhance efficiency and scalability for CO₂-based energy storage systems. 🌟 DOE Voucher Program: Supported by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EarthEn has secured two vouchers to address adoption risks, scale up production, and validate its technology for market readiness. These awards highlight EarthEn's dedication to advancing scalable, efficient, and sustainable energy storage solutions. Read more about their achievements from teknovation.biz: https://lnkd.in/eKzcQFEz.

EarthEn Energy proudly presented at the LDES Symposium by NSF Engines: Southwest Sustainability Innovation Engine (SWSIE) showcasing our CO2-based energy storage solutions and connecting with global leaders to accelerate the transition to a sustainable, net-zero future. Palash Panja