Organic SolidFlow Energy Storage Systems
Produced in our new Battery Production Center in Alzenau. We drive the energy transition forward.
Nature is our model
At CMBlu Energy our approach is simple. We look to nature to make technology better. By imitating carbon-based molecules from the citric acid cycle in our bodies, we developed high-performance energy storage molecules that are entirely organic. The result is simply revolutionary: a green battery that enables large-scale, affordable, and customizable energy storage.
CMBlu Energy started as a research-driven project in 2011. Since then, we have continued to expand our broad IP portfolio and energy storage expertise. Today, we are the world's leading company in the field of organic solid-flow batteries and a major German battery manufacturer based in Alzenau, Germany. Together with our partners, customers and employees, we are advancing the key technology for the energy transition..
CMBlu milestones
2024
Constantin Eis becomes new CEO of CMBlu Energy while Dr. Peter Geigle moves to the Supervisory Board
Mercedes-Benz orders first SolidFlow energy storage system by CMBlu Energy
A Greek subsidiary CMBlu Energy SA has been founded in Athens in January 2024
CMBlu Energy AG announces Giovanni Damato as new president of U.S. subsidiary
2023
Technology group STRABAG invests 100 million euros into CMBlu Energy and supports with its construction and infrastructure know-how
2022
CMBlu Energy Inc., our US-subsidiary has been established in Petaluma, California, to respond to the importance of the USA as one of the largest and most dynamic energy storage markets of the future.
Groundbreaking Joint Venture with state-owned utility UNIPER: the pilot project at the Staudinger power plant in the Rhine Main Area will qualify CMBlu's SolidFlow technology for the participation in the European energy market.
CMBlu has been audited by TÜV SÜD and is now certified according to the following ISO norms:
ISO 9001 (Quality Management System)
ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System)
ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System)
CMBlu makes the Burgenland in Austria "energy self-sufficient" by 2030. The Governor of Burgenland signed a cooperation agreement between Burgenland Energie and CMBlu.
The go-ahead has been given to start the prototype production of our organic solid-flow energy storage systems. With the new Battery Production Center BPC directly at the Alzenau site, we are approaching series production with great strides.
A separate depot was added to the tank, in which most of the energy is stored chemically in solids. From now on we speak of "Organic SolidFlow batteries". This patented technology is a huge step. Not only for us!
2020
Our green battery solutions continue to grow, with our CMBlu Stack Version 2.0, a commercial-scale battery with up to 100 cells.
2021
And grow: we launch the first system with 6x100 cells, BMS and power electronics, for even larger applications and precise performance monitoring.
2018
The first high-performance PEP electrolyte joins our growing IP portfolio which we have been honing since 2011.
2019
Our company’s headcount increases to 80 employees.
2016
We succeed in building the first large-scale stack – a big step for the bulk energy storage for multiple applications.
2015
We premiere the first lignin-based fully organic battery, making the electrolytes especially economical to source and safe to use.
2014
Promising research results lead to the founding of CMBlu Energy AG in 2014. Major partnerships are established and a strategic focus is put in place.
2013
We develop the first multi-cell stack design, one of the early cornerstones of our scalable green batteries.
2011
In 2011 a small team headed by founder Dr. Peter Geigle starts investigating organic flow technology.
2024
Constantin Eis becomes new CEO of CMBlu Energy while Dr. Peter Geigle moves to the Supervisory Board
Mercedes-Benz orders first SolidFlow energy storage system by CMBlu Energy
A Greek subsidiary CMBlu Energy SA has been founded in Athens in January 2024
CMBlu Energy AG announces Giovanni Damato as new president of U.S. subsidiary
2023
Technology group STRABAG invests 100 million euros into CMBlu Energy and supports with its construction and infrastructure know-how
2022
CMBlu Energy Inc., our US-subsidiary has been established in Petaluma, California, to respond to the importance of the USA as one of the largest and most dynamic energy storage markets of the future.
Groundbreaking Joint Venture with state-owned utility UNIPER: the pilot project at the Staudinger power plant in the Rhine Main Area will qualify CMBlu's SolidFlow technology for the participation in the European energy market.
CMBlu has been audited by TÜV SÜD and is now certified according to the following ISO norms:
ISO 9001 (Quality Management System)
ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System)
ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System)
CMBlu makes the Burgenland in Austria "energy self-sufficient" by 2030. The Governor of Burgenland signed a cooperation agreement between Burgenland Energie and CMBlu.
The go-ahead has been given to start the prototype production of our organic solid-flow energy storage systems. With the new Battery Production Center BPC directly at the Alzenau site, we are approaching series production with great strides.
A separate depot was added to the tank, in which most of the energy is stored chemically in solids. From now on we speak of "Organic SolidFlow batteries". This patented technology is a huge step. Not only for us!
2020
Our green battery solutions continue to grow, with our CMBlu Stack Version 2.0, a commercial-scale battery with up to 100 cells.
2021
And grow: we launch the first system with 6x100 cells, BMS and power electronics, for even larger applications and precise performance monitoring.
2018
The first high-performance PEP electrolyte joins our growing IP portfolio which we have been honing since 2011.
2019
Our company’s headcount increases to 80 employees.
2016
We succeed in building the first large-scale stack – a big step for the bulk energy storage for multiple applications.
2015
We premiere the first lignin-based fully organic battery, making the electrolytes especially economical to source and safe to use.
2014
Promising research results lead to the founding of CMBlu Energy AG in 2014. Major partnerships are established and a strategic focus is put in place.
2013
We develop the first multi-cell stack design, one of the early cornerstones of our scalable green batteries.
2011
In 2011 a small team headed by founder Dr. Peter Geigle starts investigating organic flow technology.
Management Team
CMBlu is structured around a world-class management team with years of experience in the industry across multiple successful ventures.
Executive Team
Constantin Eis
CEO
Constantin Eis is an experienced executive with more than 15 years in growth transformation and a passion for the energy transition.
After his studies of Business and administration, he worked for Roland Berger, Home24, Casper and LichtBlick. In his career he raised more than 800m EUR in equity, floated Tailwind International to the NYSE – a SPAC vehicle – and has a strong mindset when it comes to organizational growth and transformational change.
Dr. Nastaran Krawczyk
CTO
Dr. Nastaran Krawczyk has over 12 years of experience in the research and development of energy storage technologies.
She joined CMBlu Energy AG in 2015, making her one of the company's first employees.
Gabriele Schallegger
CFO
Gabriele Schallegger started her career in auditing and tax consultancy, followed by management positions in the areas of finance and controlling in international corporations such as wie Baxter, Orkla ASA, KHD Humboldt Wedag und Mondi PLC. Since 2021 Schallegger was Managing Director at MM Board & Paper, a division of Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG. With her many years of experience, she brings a wealth of experience, skills, and ideas to CMBlu Energy and supports the company on its way to serial production.
Supervisory Board
Dr. Peter Geigle
Supervisory Board Chair
Dr. Peter Geigle’s twin passions, biochemistry and green battery technology, led him to develop CMBlu’s Organic SolidFlow battery – a hybrid of nature and engineering. He brings 25+ years of experience in biotechnology and medicine to CMBlu, along with numerous insights from successful start-up endeavors.
Peter Koob
Co-Founder and Supervisory Board Member
Leading companies have tapped into Peter Koob’s finance expertise for the past three decades. His most recent positions include MAGNA International, where he served as Executive Vice President of Corporate Development. He held other senior positions in the global automotive industry until 2018.
Dr. Achim Becker
Supervisory Board Member
Dr. Achim Becker brings deep IT expertise to CMBlu. He is known as a thought leader in information technology and the digital transformation. He is also the founder and CEO of the IT and software company Data Becker.
Manfred Eibeck
Supervisory Board Member
Manfred Eibeck held various management functions in manufacturing, engineering and production at GM/Opel for 18 years. Until 2018, he held leading positions in the international automotive industry, including ten years as COO at MAGNA EU. Since 2021, he has been a member of the supervisory boards of STEYR Automotive GmbH and Vitesco Technologies Group AG.
Prof. Dr. Joachim Schindler
Supervisory Board Member
Prof. Dr. Joachim Schindler is an experienced auditor who has held management positions at KPMG, including on the Executive Board of KPMG AG and as Global Head of Audit of KPMG International. He is currently a member of various supervisory boards, in particular at Rocket Internet SE as Deputy Chairman and at Salzgitter AG as Chairman of the Audit Committee. He was also an honorary professor at Freie Universität Berlin for many years.
Ina Schlie
Supervisory Board Member
Ina Schlie is an expert in digitization, M&A and finance. She has been involved in shaping the success story of SAP SE for more than 20 years. She also sits on the supervisory boards of both Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG and q.beyond AG and is a member of the board of directors at Haufe Group SE. She is a lecturer at the LMU Munich. She also founded "encourageventures e.V." with the aim of promoting diversely managed start-ups and encouraging more women to become founders.
Dr. Markus Pfaffinger
Supervisory Board Member
After graduating in mechanical engineering studies and completing a doctorate in the field of materials science, Dr. Markus Pfaffinger began his career at the 3D printing start-up Cubicure and spent 5 years helping to build and scale the start-up. In 2022, he joined the STRABAG Group and is responsible for New Technologies at STRABAG Corporate Development.
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