In this episode of Connect Into, Alex Moody speaks with Dr John Alper, Principal Technologist at VoltStorage, about the company’s pivot from vanadium to iron salt batteries, and how that shift is unlocking new possibilities for long duration energy storage.
They explore VoltStorage’s patented health management system (a self-healing mechanism that enables 25+ year performance), the challenges of scaling from residential to grid-scale systems, and how iron salt is emerging as a compelling alternative to lithium and sodium at longer durations. With field deployments underway, this episode unpacks the technical, commercial, and policy signals shaping the future of energy storage.
🔋 Why iron salt may outperform lithium for 12+ hour systems
🏗️ From garage-built stacks to the ISB Vault
📊 Where the LDES market is heading—and why the moment is now
For more information visit www.voltstorage.com
Thanks again, John!
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