The Netherlands
Ore Energy, founded in 2023 at TU Delft in The Netherlands, is on the cutting edge of long-duration energy storage solutions. The company’s slogan, "Turning iron, water and air into the missing piece of the world’s energy transition," encapsulates its mission to transform abundant natural resources into sustainable energy storage.
Ore Energy's innovative iron-air battery technology offers up to 100 hours of energy storage, resolving intermittency issues in renewable energy grids. Utilizing non-toxic materials such as iron, air, and water, the system avoids reliance on scarce minerals, offering a cost-effective and scalable solution.
The successful integration of the world's first iron-air battery into Delft's power grid in 2025 underscores its real-world applicability. Amid growing renewable generation, Ore Energy positions itself as a vital solution for balancing supply and demand.
Recently, the company secured a €2.50M seed investment, backed by the European Innovation Council, to further its development and deployment efforts.
