Army Grants Piersica Nearly $1.9 Million for Pushing Boundaries in Ultra-Powerful Battery Development
Piersica Awarded $1.9 Million Army SBIR Phase II Contract for Ultra-High Energy Density Battery Technology
Piersica, Inc., a pioneering company in battery technology, has been granted a $1.9 million Army Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract. The contract, titled "Energy Demand Reduction and Clean Energy Tech," will advance the development of Piersica's next-generation ultra-high energy density battery technology.
This is Piersica's seventh awarded SBIR grant and its second SBIR Phase II grant. The collaboration with the Army SBIR Program aims to mature Piersica's technology for eventual use in Army acquisition programs.
Claudiu Bucur, CEO of Piersica, Inc, stated that the latest funding will aid in the maturation of Piersica's technology for commercialization of future defense applications. Bucur expressed his excitement about the potential impact of their technology on various military platforms and technologies.
Piersica's ultra-high energy density batteries have several potential military applications. They can significantly increase the operational time of drones, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), allowing for longer missions without the need for frequent recharging or battery swaps.
These batteries can also provide lightweight, compact, and durable power sources for soldiers' equipment such as communication devices, night-vision gear, and portable electronics, enhancing soldier mobility and effectiveness.
The batteries’ high capacity can improve the range and performance of electric or hybrid military vehicles, reducing fuel dependency and noise signatures for stealth operations. They can deliver the high power output needed for directed energy weapons, electromagnetic railguns, and other energy-intensive military technologies, potentially enabling better power management and quicker recharging cycles.
Their reliability and energy density make them suitable as backup power sources for command centers, radar installations, and other critical military infrastructure, ensuring operational continuity during outages or attacks.
Piersica's technology utilizes proprietary innovations, including a proprietary polymer and a lithium-conductive fiber anode mat. Over the next 15 months, Piersica will demonstrate the technical feasibility of an ultra-high energy density battery cell. The grant funds will be used for further developing, demonstrating, and delivering Piersica's innovative ultra-high energy density battery technology.
The commercialization of Piersica's technology could be used for portable electronics, long-range drones, autonomous systems, electric ground vehicles, and portable energy weapon platforms. Over the last three years, the company has earned a total of $3.8 million in SBIR grants from the U.S. Army, the National Science Foundation, and the US Air Force/AFWERX. The grant provides Piersica with access to technical, acquisition, and operational subject matter experts within the U.S. Army.
With this latest award, Piersica continues to demonstrate its commitment to delivering cutting-edge battery technology for both commercial and defense applications. The company's cell prototype will be validated with high energy density, capacity, and cycle life exceeding current state-of-the-art solutions.
- Piersica's latest SBIR Phase II contract, focused on their next-generation ultra-high energy density battery technology, signifies not only an opportunity for business growth but also a potential redefined landscape in investing in battery technology for both commercial and defense sectors.
- The commercialization of Piersica's advanced battery technology, with its impressive energy density and potential applications in diverse areas from military platforms to portable electronics, stands to revolutionize various facets of the technology and investing in business landscape.
