Ian Whyte

BSc(Hons) PhD CChem FRSC

A battery energy storage consultancy, with over 25 years’ experience in developing and commercialising energy storage battery technologies from flow batteries to lithium ion. Has worked on energy storage technologies in a range of companies and positions from International blue chip to technology start-ups and as an energy storage consultant with clients in the UK, Europe and USA as well as other international technology companies.

Key roles in co-ordination and delivery of contract R&D, academic R&D, engineering and commercial programme and project collaborators. Skilled at building and managing diverse technology development teams, both organically and by acquisition and a proven track record in delivering, organising and managing strategic alliances with commercial and academic institutions.

Flow Battery expert with over 25 years’ experience in R&D, programme management/delivery, international SME SMT directorial support and due diligence.

Also provides battery energy storage development services providing contract R&D and collaboration in flow battery development; supply of flow battery cells, stacks, system engineering/design and vanadium electrolyte for the RFB market; battery specification consultancy and independent battery testing services.

Provides Electrochemical Technology servicers and consultancy for the extraction, removal and clean-up of metals and heavy metals from waste streams.