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#125 - Why Supercapacitors are the Future of Long-Duration Storage with Wright Energy Storage Technologies
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In this episode of Earthlings 2.0, we chat with Pieter Smit, Head of Global Sales at Wright Energy Storage Technologies (WEST), about how the company is redefining energy storage with supercapacitor-based systems. Unlike lithium-ion, WEST’s electrostatic storage delivers high efficiency, rapid charge cycles, and extreme durability — tested everywhere from Africa to North America With applications spanning homes, data centers, shipping, and utility-scale projects, WEST is positioning supercapacitors as a safer, longer-lasting, and more sustainable path “beyond lithium.”
Key Points:
- Electrostatic Advantage – WEST’s supercapacitors store energy without the fire risks or chemical degradation associated with lithium-ion batteries.
- Built to Last – The systems are designed for up to 45 years of operation and come with a 20-year warranty to ensure reliability.
- Efficiency Edge – With 97% round-trip efficiency, nearly all the energy stored in the system can be recovered and used.
Voices:
- Pieter Smit, Head of Global Sales at Wright Energy Storage Technologies, LinkedIn
- Lisa Ann Pinkerton, Earthlings 2.0 Host, CEO of Technica Communications, and Founder of Women in Cleantech and Sustainability, LinkedIn
🚀 Calling all Earthlings…
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Greenlane, Ampion, Tigo, USBI, 247 Solar
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Manage episode 503896977 series 3293263
In this episode of Earthlings 2.0, we chat with Pieter Smit, Head of Global Sales at Wright Energy Storage Technologies (WEST), about how the company is redefining energy storage with supercapacitor-based systems. Unlike lithium-ion, WEST’s electrostatic storage delivers high efficiency, rapid charge cycles, and extreme durability — tested everywhere from Africa to North America With applications spanning homes, data centers, shipping, and utility-scale projects, WEST is positioning supercapacitors as a safer, longer-lasting, and more sustainable path “beyond lithium.”
Key Points:
- Electrostatic Advantage – WEST’s supercapacitors store energy without the fire risks or chemical degradation associated with lithium-ion batteries.
- Built to Last – The systems are designed for up to 45 years of operation and come with a 20-year warranty to ensure reliability.
- Efficiency Edge – With 97% round-trip efficiency, nearly all the energy stored in the system can be recovered and used.
Voices:
- Pieter Smit, Head of Global Sales at Wright Energy Storage Technologies, LinkedIn
- Lisa Ann Pinkerton, Earthlings 2.0 Host, CEO of Technica Communications, and Founder of Women in Cleantech and Sustainability, LinkedIn
🚀 Calling all Earthlings…
Visit our website for more episodes!
Sign up to our newsletter for the latest news on the most exciting technology and research shaping our futures!
We want to learn more about you! It’ll take just a few moments to complete our survey. Thank you for helping us make your listening experience the best it can be!
Are you new to Earthlings 2.0 and don’t know where to get started? Check out our Life at 3C episode on our website
Thanks for tuning in! If you like what we’re doing over at Earthlings 2.0, you can support us by heading over to our Patreon Page.
Let’s stay connected! Follow Earthlings 2.0 Socials for the latest updates and news:
- Follow us on LinkedIn
- Follow us on Instagram
- Follow us on our Facebook Page
- Follow us on X
Thanks to Resource Labs for having us on the network!
Mentioned in this episode:
Q3 End Credits
Greenlane, Ampion, Tigo, USBI, 247 Solar
Q3 Tigo Pre-Roll
125 episodes
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