a UK inventor working in his garage, with a very simple but clever idea to use cryogen to drive an engine.
converts standard car to run at 30mph.
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
some founder investors provide pump-prime funding.
a group of scientists and engineers review the technology.
a patent agent appointed for IP protection.
more money invested (family, friends).
scientists design a utility-scale system using cryogen as the working fluid.
significant UK, Europe and US
external investors.
test rig of the key inventive technology designed and built.
Highview moves into own test facilities.
check point 1:
the science stacks up and is novel
check point 2:
a real market
opportunity identified
check point 3:
it does what it says on the label
check point 4:
it can meet the market demand
Gareth Brett appointed as CEO.
manufacture begins on first field demonstrator.
energy Storage moves to fore of energy debate.
major commercial renewable energy investors.
first commercial commitments.
a lab-based experimental system built.
marketing and economic analyst team recruited to quantify the value of energy storage.
A brief history
2010
Highview installs phase 1 of field demonstrator (500kw.4MWhs power recovery)
Highview secures DECC Smart Grid grant and commences Phase 2 of pilot demonstrator, fully integrated system with liquefaction.
check point 5:
pilot plant operational
