Welcome to the TECHNE Connect Podcast, Behind the Power.

Today we’re joined by John Alper, Principal Technologist at VoltStorage – a Munich-based company developing cutting-edge iron salt batteries for grid-scale energy storage.

John shares his fascinating journey from academia to industry, including groundbreaking research at UC Berkeley, pioneering work on flow batteries for NASA, and now driving innovation at the heart of VoltStorage’s commercial strategy.

We explore his transition from R&D to market-facing roles, the leadership lessons that shaped his career, and his advice for aspiring engineers and scientists looking to break into the clean tech sector.

A must-listen episode for anyone passionate about energy storage, sustainable innovation, and the future of grid resilience.

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