CapyBara Energy

Massive Congratulations to Stowe Electric Department on Their USDA Contract! A huge shoutout to Stowe Electric Department in Stowe, Vermont, for securing a USDA contract to complete the Smiths Falls Hydropower Project! This is a monumental step for the town and the utility, and I couldn’t be more excited to see the positive impact it will have. It’s rare to see utilities taking bold steps to push the needle on renewable energy projects. Stowe Electric is setting an example for what’s possible when driven, passionate people come together to innovate for a sustainable future. I had the privilege of meeting a few of the linemen from the utility, and the experience was both educational and inspiring. Among other things, I finally met people who were equally jazzed about wiring of all types, including the kind that connects houses to the electrical grid. Check out this 100-amp service aluminum alloy wire, this is what keeps your house connected to power! The conversations were rich, the insights invaluable, and the people unforgettable. I’m looking forward to following this project’s progress and the difference it will undoubtedly make for Stowe and beyond. Congratulations again to the entire Stowe Electric team! Here’s to innovation, impact, and a greener future. #RenewableEnergy #Hydroelectric #StoweElectric #USDA

Excited to speak at the New England Beneficial Electrification Leadership Summit tomorrow! I’ll be talking about safety in grid-scale energy storage, sharing insights and best practices to ensure sustainable growth as we electrify our economy. I look forward to discussing both the benefits and challenges of electrification with other industry leaders. Special thanks to Alex Hofmann?and Doug Fitzmorris for your efforts in making this event possible! I dare you to join:

The Energy Storage Grand Challenge was a remarkable event, filled with thought-provoking discussions. But the standout moment? Gene Rodrigues playfully correcting the prolific writer Eric Hsieh—suggesting that there was a "major spelling error" with ESGC and it should actually be ESGsR, with an "s" for multiple challenges and an "R" for Revolution! Let’s go, Gene!??? ?The "Revolution" has officially begun! One clear takeaway from the three days: LDES is undoubtedly the next step for our world. We have a lot of work ahead, but I’m more confident than ever that we’re on the path to transformative change. A huge thank you to Sue Babinec for leading the conference, and best wishes to Vincent Sprenkle for a speedy recovery! Thank you to all the organizers for putting on a great show. Now is the time to make a difference. Let’s keep pushing forward!??? ?? The obviously very photogenic Waylon C. and Luke McLaughlin #EnergyRevolution #ESGC #DOE #EnergyStorage #Innovation

Last week was incredibly productive at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Peer Review.?The week kicked off with a powerful challenge from our fearless leader, Mohamed Kamaludeen, PhD, urging us all to rethink the status quo. One thing was made clear: from scientists to leadership, everyone is laser-focused on solving the global energy challenge. We saw some intriguing results on sodium-ion battery safety—based on the videos and supporting data, they seem to have similar safety challenges as lithium. Stay tuned for more data. A special shoutout to the unparalleled Sandia National Laboratories team for organizing an outstanding conference. And no worries, Jeremy Twitchell is on top of all the policy issues surrounding LDES and SATA—no big deal. The future looks bright with Debayon Dutta and Patrick Yang leading the zinc battery movement—they’ll definitely be teaching Tim Vosburgh a thing or two! Huge thanks to Will McNamara, PMP for leading the conference, and to all the organizers for their countless hours behind the scenes, especially Dylan Poindexter and the infamous Sharon Ruiz, for making everything happen.

More big news for CapyBara Energy! We were selected for the DOE LIFTOFF! We’re so grateful to all the excellent people at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) who are leading our country toward energy security and resilience. And, of course, the team at Capybara Energy—we couldn’t be more proud. We’re excited to demonstrate a fully off-grid industrial remediation of mine tailings in Essex County, New York, and advance the world’s most sustainable long-duration energy storage solution. Huge thanks to Eric Hsieh for the announcement, the LIFTOFF team, including our fearless leader Vinod Siberry, who is paving the way for a cleaner tomorrow, the DOE, and all the dedicated individuals at the Office of Electricity and National Energy Technology Laboratory for their unwavering support and tireless hours. https://lnkd.in/ebuH-7yt

Congratulations to all the innovative companies who were awarded Massachusetts Technology Collaborative’s?#Massachusetts #Manufacturing Innovation Initiative (M2I2) grants – especially MassCEC grantees AM Batteries , CapyBara Energy, Clean Crop Technologies, Inc., Mantel Capture, Multiscale Systems, SolaBlock, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and Z-Polymers! These grants, totaling nearly $10.3 million, highlight the Commonwealth’s commitment to fostering #innovation and job creation in Massachusetts. We're proud to support these visionary companies alongside Mass Tech Collaborative, driving forward groundbreaking ideas that solve global challenges. Here's to a future of continued #climatetech innovation and growth in our manufacturing sector! Read more: bit.ly/3SmNNX2 ?? MassCEC CEO Emily Reichert on a recent tour of the labs at the University of Massachusetts Lowell speaking to Professor Juan Trelles.

A quick read written by our Co-founder / CEO Matthew Millard https://lnkd.in/gqZwM-2f

Yesterday we announced $10.2M in grants to 13 hardtech innovators to support the manufacturing of their groundbreaking products here in Massachusetts. Mass isn't just the best place to invent new technologies - it's also a great place to MAKE those technologies. ? It's been a privilege working with each of these organizations to fund projects that both advance critical tech and provide a clear public benefit to the residents of Mass. Congratulations to AM Batteries myBiometry CapyBara Energy Circe Clean Crop Technologies, Inc. Irradiant Technologies Mantel Multiscale Systems SolaBlock University of Massachusetts Amherst University of Massachusetts Lowell Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Z-Polymers. ? If you're a hardtech innovator (startup, small company, university lab, etc) in MA thinking about where to start your manufacturing journey, reach out to me! M2I2 is here to help you commercialize. https://lnkd.in/em4ndk9h

What a big moment for CapyBara Energy! We traveled to Holyoke to receive the Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative Award (M2I2). I had the chance to meet many wonderful people, including startup founders, innovators, government officials, and senators. I look forward to working with everyone at Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, and all the other clean energy supporters in Massachusetts. Yvonne Hao Karen Damon C. Ben Linville-Engler Ben Sosne Colin McDonald Ashley Stolba Patricia Duffy Lily Fitzgerald Joseph D. Downing Christine Nolan #energystorage #cleantech #LDES

What an honor to receive this grant! Thank you Office of Electricity & U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)