UK-funded projects


In collaboration with UK stakeholders, CBI is working on innovative projects and initiatives to demonstrate the potential of advanced lead batteries in energy storage and related solutions.

MESCH

Funding: Innovate UK
Duration: May 2024 - April 2026
Project partners: Consortium for Battery Innovation, Ultima Forma, Loughborough University, Renew’N’able, INFLO and MONBAT
Objective: Develop a new modular battery energy storage solution including green hydrogen.

Aftrak

Funding: Innovate UK and Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy
Duration: April 2023 – April 2024
Project partners: Consortium for Battery Innovation, Loughborough University, Tiyeni
Objective: Aftrak developed a green electricity solution for rural communities combining a solar energy microgrid with a micro electric tractor to mechanise land preparation.