In this episode of Earthlings 2.0, we chat with Pieter Smit, Head of Global Sales at Wright Energy Storage Technologies (WEST), about how the company is redefining energy storage with supercapacitor-based systems. Unlike lithium-ion, WEST’s electrostatic storage delivers high efficiency, rapid charge cycles, and extreme durability — tested everywhere from Africa to North America. With applications spanning homes, data centers, shipping, and utility-scale projects, WEST is positioning supercapacitors as a safer, longer-lasting, and more sustainable path “beyond lithium.”
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Episode 125
09.02.2025
#125 – Why Supercapacitors are the Future of Long-Duration Storage with Wright Energy Storage Technologies
Hosted by Lisa Ann Pinkerton
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Hosted by Lisa Ann Pinkerton
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Talking Points
- Electrostatic Advantage – WEST’s supercapacitors store energy without the fire risks or chemical degradation associated with lithium-ion batteries.
- Built to Last – The systems are designed for up to 45 years of operation and come with a 20-year warranty to ensure reliability.
- Efficiency Edge – With 97% round-trip efficiency, nearly all the energy stored in the system can be recovered and used.
Resources + Links
- Pieter Smit, Head of Global Sales at Wright Energy Storage Technologies, LinkedIn
- Lisa Ann Pinkerton, Earthlings 2.0 Host, CEO of Technica Communications, and Founder of Women in Cleantech and Sustainability, LinkedIn