EnerVenue, a company specializing in high-efficiency metal-hydrogen batteries, has announced that RWE, a global energy company, has acquired EnerVenue Energy Storage Vessels (ESVs) for performance testing in a renewable energy pilot project. RWE is conducting this project at its U.S. testing facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to analyze the performance characteristics of EnerVenue's ESVs. The pilot project aims to verify the batteries' cycling flexibility, charge/discharge properties, duration, temperature behavior, and efficiency, with the data collected guiding the alignment of EnerVenue's technology for potential future RWE applications. The metal-hydrogen batteries are designed to have ultra-long lifespans, enabling up to 30,000 cycles and cycling up to three times per day without the need for rest. These batteries offer enhanced safety features by eliminating thermal runaway risks present in lithium-ion technologies, thereby reducing the requirement for costly auxiliary fire suppression systems. Additionally, the ESVs are more environmentally sustainable and easily recyclable, contributing to a greener energy ecosystem. RWE's Senior Vice President of Engineering, Andrea Hu-Bianco, emphasized the importance of safer and more durable grid-scale energy storage solutions in meeting the rising energy demands. The collaboration with EnerVenue allows RWE to explore the capabilities of metal-hydrogen technology to enhance clean energy expansion and grid resilience. RWE's investment in battery storage systems aligns with its Growing Green strategy, aiming to expand its battery storage capacity to 6 GW globally by 2030, supporting the energy transition and decarbonization initiatives. EnerVenue's Chief Technology Officer, Majid Keshavarz, highlighted the suitability of Energy Storage Vessels for diverse and challenging clean energy applications, providing a reliable and sustainable solution for large-scale renewable energy projects. The collaboration between RWE and EnerVenue signifies a step towards advancing clean energy technologies and promoting grid reliability in the pursuit of a greener energy world.