TITANVOLT TECHNOLOGY TESTED TO THE LIMIT AT UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS

Titanvolt’s ground-breaking lithium titanium oxide (LTO) cell is undergoing a second round of validation testing at the Colin Vincent Centre for Battery Technology.

(Dr Anjana Puthiyottum Kandiyil (Colin Vincent Centre for Battery Technology), Neill Richardson (Titanvolt), Andrew Brown (CVC), Dr Paul Connor (CVC).

The tests will measure charge and discharge rates in temperatures as low as -20C – vital for real-world applications.

The performance of traditional lithium-ion batteries is compromised in low temperatures – specifically, their ability to accept and retain a charge. This hinders their use in off-grid situations.

In contrast, Titanvolt's LTO cells are engineered and field-tested to maintain reliability and efficiency to -35°C, making them ideal for cold and harsh climate deployments, including street lighting and illuminated signs.

Exceptional performance

“This is a step further from our first round of testing earlier this year, when the Centre described the performance of the LTO cell as ‘exceptional’ in ambient conditions,” said Titanvolt CEO Neill Richardson, who is at the University of St Andrews to witness the tests.

“Our technology is being tested to the limits of the university’s cold temperature chamber.”

Scottish Government funding

Testing is part of a collaboration between Titanvolt and the university, and was made possible by funding from the Scottish Inward Investment Catalyst fund, which is supported by Interface and the Scottish Government.

Neill added: “We’re delighted to become the first company to benefit from a second tranche of grant funding. It says something about the potential of Titanvolt technology. I’ve also been encouraged by discussions with the Centre team about possible further collaborations.”

Titanvolt’s pouch cell battery, which has no fire risk, is cleaner, safer and more energy efficient in extreme temperatures than other battery types. It’s also 95% recyclable.