Xcel Energy, a leading energy provider, will use Solar Technology Acceleration Center (SolarTAC) in Aurora, Colo. to demonstrate Ambri’s energy storage technology.
Ambri’s Liquid Metal battery energy system will support Xcel Energy’s renewable energy and economic development goals.
“Partnering with a progressive and innovative utility such as Xcel Energy is an exciting opportunity for Ambri as their clean energy vision is directly aligned with our mission to leave the planet a better place for future generations,” Adam Briggs, Chief Commercial Officer at Ambri, said.
Xcel Energy is looking to Ambri’s Liquid Metal battery technology to help achieve its clean energy goals as the company installs more renewable energy and retires coal plants. Its energy plans are expected to reduce carbon emissions at least 80 percent by 2030 (from 2005 levels) and achieve a net-zero energy future by 2050.
“We look forward to learning what their technology can accomplish in extreme environmental conditions as we look to build out the long-duration energy storage that will help us reach our carbon reduction goals,” said Alice Jackson, senior vice president, System Strategy, and chief planning officer-Xcel Energy.
Xcel Energy is a founding member of SolarTAC, which is managed and operated by MRIGlobal, a non-profit contract research organization.