Featuring Drew Buckley, CEO
About this Video
ESS CEO Drew Buckley joined Barchart Live on X to discuss the company’s proposed business combination, expansion into sodium-ion energy storage and the growing demand for safer alternatives to lithium-ion.
The conversation explores how ESS is positioning itself to address major energy market opportunities, from renewable energy integration to the rapidly expanding power requirements of data centers. Buckley also discusses the company’s evolving portfolio of non-lithium technologies, including the newly launched Bridge™ modular sodium-ion battery system and ESS’s established iron flow technology for long-duration energy storage.
Key Topics
Proposed Business Combination
Buckley discusses ESS’s proposed business combination, announced through a non-binding Letter of Intent, and how the potential transaction could create a stronger, more diversified platform positioned to capitalize on opportunities across the growing energy storage market.
Bridge™ Sodium-Ion Energy Storage
The conversation explores ESS’s expansion into sodium-ion technology and the launch of Bridge™, a modular 1.2 MWh energy storage system designed for flexible deployment and speed to power.
Buckley highlights sodium-ion’s safety advantages, broad operating temperature range and simplified system architecture, as well as growing customer interest from data centers and renewable energy projects.
Long-Duration Energy Storage
While sodium-ion provides ESS with a solution for short- and medium-duration applications, Buckley explains the continued importance of iron flow technology for applications requiring 20+ hours of long-duration energy storage.
U.S. Supply Chain
Buckley discusses the importance of developing a U.S.-based battery supply chain to improve resilience, increase sourcing visibility and reduce exposure to geopolitical disruption and overseas dependencies.
ESS’s approach centres on abundant, non-lithium materials while supporting domestic manufacturing and helping customers navigate evolving U.S. supply chain requirements.
Featured Insights
- ESS’s proposed business combination and future growth strategy
- The launch and commercial potential of Bridge™
- Growing sodium-ion demand from data centers and renewable energy projects
- The role of iron flow in long-duration energy storage
- Building a resilient U.S.-based energy storage supply chain