The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company ADNOC has teamed up with Houston-based Revterra to initiate a first-of-its-kind kinetic battery trial at its E2GO EV charging hub in Masdar City. Unlike conventional lithium‑ion units, this system stores energy mechanically through rotational motion using recycled steel instead of relying on chemical reactions, potentially boosting longevity and sustainability.
The innovative kinetic battery system stores energy via mechanical rotation, offering high-speed charging without depleting scarce raw materials like lithium or cobalt. This method also presents an opportunity for local supply chains, as the components involved could be entirely sourced from UAE‑produced steel.
Selected through ADNOC’s Decarbonisation Technology Challenge—where Revterra secured a US $1 million pilot award—this project marks a key deliverable following a global pitch that drew over 650 startups from 50 countries.
ADNOC Distribution and TAQA have joined forces under the E2GO joint venture to roll out EV charging infrastructure across Abu Dhabi. With demand for electric vehicles in the UAE projected to grow at a CAGR of 30% between 2022 and 2028, the partners aim to establish 70,000 charging points by 2030, backed by a capital outlay of up to US $200 million.
The pilot aligns with Abu Dhabi’s supportive regulatory framework, introduced by the Department of Energy and the Department of Municipalities and Transport, to accelerate the UAE’s sustainable mobility and net-zero carbon goals.
With ADNOC aiming for net-zero emissions by 2045 and having dedicated $15 billion toward climate technologies, this kinetic battery pilot represents a strategic step in decarbonising the transport sector and scaling clean‑energy innovation.
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