Gelion, founded founded in 2015 out of Sydney University, have developed Zinc Bromide (ZnBr2) battery chemistry which is a safe and recyclable alternative to Lithium-ion (Li-ion) and Lead Acid (PbA) technologies. It was founded by Thomas Maschmeyer (Australia’s top chemist in 2020 & Ranked among the 15 World’s leading chemist from 2010-2020.

Gelion's technology is well suited to off-grid agriculture, fresh water supply, mining applications, large C&I, solar and wind farms and utility scale applications.

By 2021 Gelion has 3 small pilots/research phase deployments in Australia.

After Horizon 1 (semi-commercial applications with stand alone power systems, water supply for agriculture, fresh water supply and mining dewatering), they are looking to expand to Phillipines, and Europe.

Horizon 2 is expected by 2024with applications on C&I, solar farms, wind farms and utility grid.

Price per kWh.

Gelion's competitive advantages include;

• Long-life, long-duration

Using abundant supplies of ZnBr2 improving LCOES and life-time. Designed for longer duration discharge of 4 –12 hours.

• Safe and high temperature tolerant

Gelion’s ZnBr2 chemistry acts as a fire retardant, with no thermal runaway. It can operate at high temperatures, where safety and resilience are high priority requirements.

• Recyclable

Fully recyclable battery that is easily dismantled, contains a low-impact electrolyte and is environmentally sustainable which also lowers end-of-life disposal costs.

• Robust and abuse tolerant

Can be discharged to zero volts without harming the battery’s performance. Delivers 100% Depth Of Discharge (DOD) capability.

Gelion's mission is to provide global energy storage solutions that are robust and safe with low environmental impact.

Due to the batteries' chemistry Gelion expects to target two main markets:

• Renewables & Storage: C&I, solar farms, wind farms and utility grid with their Gelion Endure batteries

• Batteries for EV: With their Gelion X-treme batteries.

As of 2021, they are targeting 4 semi commercial applications: stand alone power systems, water supply for agriculture, fresh water supply and mining de-watering.