Organic Flow Battery Technology for the Future of Long-Duration Energy Storage
Sai Bioenergy partners with Quino Energy to develop Organic Flow Battery systems for long-duration energy storage. Quino brings quinone-based electrolyte chemistry and battery technology. Sai Bioenergy brings project development, engineering and local market knowledge. Together, we are developing storage systems for renewable power, industrial energy and grid applications.
Our Strategic Partnership With Quino Energy
Quino Energy brings breakthrough quinone-based electrolyte chemistry. It originates from Harvard and Standford-licensed intellectual property. Quino aids in rapid pilot-scale development and a vision for affordable, sustainable battery systems.
Together, these capabilities strengthen Sai Bioenergy’s Long-duration Energy Storage (LDES) portfolio and future technology roadmap.
Organic Battery Innovation
Quinone-based electrolyte chemistry designed for safe, scalable storage.
Harvard-Standford Origin Technology
Built on Harvard-licensed intellectual property.
Sustainable Chemistry
Abundant organic materials in place of critical minerals.
Rapid Commercial Development
Fast movement from chemical pilot line to kilowatt-hour scale systems.
Benefits of Organic Flow Battery Technology
- Abundant organic chemistry reduces dependence on critical minerals.
- Organic Flow Batteries use an aqueous electrolyte system. Water-based operation supports a strong safety profile.
- Energy capacity can be expanded through additional electrolyte volume.
- Flexible scalability across project sizes.
- Competitive lifecycle economics.
Quinone molecules form the foundation of Quino’s organic electrolyte platform. The chemistry is designed for stationary energy storage. It supports long-duration energy delivery. The electrolyte is held in external tanks and circulated through the battery stack.
Development Milestones
Licensed technology origin
Chemical pilot line
100 kWh BESS pilot
Lower electrolyte cost vs LFP
Lower electrolyte cost vs conventional VRFB
Quinone electrolyte cost vs vanadium supply
Figures are based on Quino development data and pilot-stage comparisons.
Applications of Organic Flow Battery Energy Storage
Organic Flow Battery systems are suited for renewable energy integration, utilities, industrial facilities, microgrids, remote communities and future-ready grid infrastructure where safety, sustainability and long-duration performance are essential.
Renewable Integration
Smoothing variable generation across the day.
Utilities
Long-duration capacity for network operators.
Industrial Facilities
Reliable supply for continuous process operations.
Microgrids
Resilient local networks with sustainable chemistry.
Remote Communities
Affordable storage where grid access is limited.
Future-Ready Grid Infrastructure
Safety and sustainability designed in from the start.
Building Tomorrow's Energy Storage Together
Sai Bioenergy and Quino Energy are working together to bridge the gap between laboratory innovation and commercial deployment.
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