EnerVenue positions its AMCs technology as a durable, safe, and low-maintenance alternative for commercial, industrial, and grid-scale applications.
EnerVenue has announced the launch of a pilot energy storage system in Jintan, Changzhou, China, owned and operated by The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (“Towngas”), one of China’s largest energy suppliers and Hong Kong’s first public utility.
At this facility, Towngas has combined on-site renewable energy generation with electric bus charging infrastructure. EnerVenue is using the site to showcase the performance of its Aqueous Metal Cells (AMCs), which can continuously charge and discharge over 2-4 hour cycles to match demand and reduce energy costs.
This is a notable advantage over conventional lithium-ion systems, which typically require rest periods between cycles and can degrade quickly or even pose safety risks under constant cycling.
The pilot system features a customized version of EnerVenue’s modular Energy Rack. Housed in an outdoor-rated enclosure, it includes 50 AMCs delivering a total of 150 kWh of storage capacity, along with an integrated inverter and battery management system.
EnerVenue positions its AMC technology as a durable, safe, and low-maintenance alternative for commercial, industrial, and grid-scale applications.
The cells are designed for up to 30,000 cycles far exceeding the 6,000-8,000 cycles typical of lithium-ion batteries helping lower total cost of ownership while maximizing uptime.
The technology is also built to handle extreme conditions, with lab-tested operation ranging from -20°C to +60°C. This allows deployment in harsh or remote environments without the need for complex thermal management systems. From a sustainability standpoint, the cells avoid lithium and toxic electrolytes, and are easier to recycle at end-of-life.
Looking ahead, Towngas plans to expand with additional commercial demonstration systems in collaboration with global partners. Meanwhile, EnerVenue’s recently secured $300 million funding round will support the rapid scaling of its manufacturing operations in Changzhou.
The company is preparing to begin construction on a new high-volume production line with a capacity of 250 MWh later this year.
Leadership Comments
Henning Rath, Chief Executive Officer, EnerVenue, said, “Towngas does not choose technology that might work; they want technology they know will function safely, efficiently, and reliably every day, for decades. These demanding requirements are exactly what our fourth-generation AMC and Energy Rack technology were designed to meet, and 
we’re very proud to demonstrate their performance under real-world conditions.”
“As a major energy supplier operating throughout China, Towngas is committed to clean energy solutions that support the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon future, said Peter Wong Wai-yee, Managing Director of Towngas. “Long-life grid-scale storage that is safe, reliable, and low-maintenance is essential to maximizing the cost-effectiveness and widespread deployment of renewables. EnerVenue’s technology can play a key role in this, and we’re delighted to be the first to field test the latest generation technology.”
