Sphere Energy is a Germany-based company that helps the battery market make faster and better decisions in their development processes. It supports the battery capabilities of companies worldwide. Luca Scherrer and Lukas Lutz, founders of Sphere Energy, sit down with CEO, host, and battery expert himself, Dr. Denis Phares, to discuss using a data-driven approach to validate battery development from the lab to the boardroom–including R&D, innovative technology scouting, product engineering, and strategic business models.
Sphere Energy is a Pioneering Tool for Solid-State Battery Research and Battery Development
After studying chemistry together in Zurich, Switzerland, Luca Sherrer and Lukas Lutz combined their academic backgrounds and experiences studying battery science to found Sphere Energy. Initiating the development of innovative test equipment for solid-state batteries, Luca and Lukas wanted to provide researchers with tools to generate more insightful data from battery tests. Sphere’s early focus on solid-state batteries and developing testing equipment quickly transitioned to providing comprehensive testing services. By 2022, Sphere Energy had expanded to a Battery Technology Center, enhancing its capability to test and validate commercial cells and materials.
In this episode of the Li-MITLESS ENERGY podcast, Luca and Lukas sit down with Dr. Denis Phares to discuss their role in accelerating battery technology development in Europe and North America, aiming to close the gap with dominant Chinese manufacturers. They emphasize the importance of collaboration and leveraging data-driven and AI-driven tools to advance the industry. The conversation also touches on Sphere Energy’s commitment to understanding and supporting the entire battery value chain and how they’re collaborating with Dragonfly Energy. Sphere Energy’s goal is to help the Western battery industry grow and become more competitive, fostering innovation and collaboration among various stakeholders.
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