HiTHIUM Partners with the University of Cambridge to Advance Long-Duration Energy Storage Research
Nov 14, 2026 | By Carmela Catilo

HiTHIUM has partnered with the University of Cambridge to advance research and innovation in battery energy storage technology. The two organisations signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on November 12, 2026, during the Global Energy Storage Colloquium in Xiamen, China.
The partnership will focus on scientific research, technology development and industrial applications in battery energy storage. It aims to connect academic research with industry requirements and support the development of long-duration energy storage (LDES) technologies.
Research and Technology Collaboration
Under the agreement, HiTHIUM and the University of Cambridge will work together on research into advanced battery technologies. The collaboration will combine Cambridge's expertise in engineering, materials science and fundamental research with HiTHIUM's experience in energy storage technology and commercial deployment.
The partnership aims to explore new approaches to important scientific and technical challenges in energy storage.
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Focus on Long-Duration Energy Storage
HiTHIUM will contribute its experience in developing high-capacity energy storage cells, long-duration energy storage systems and grid integration technologies.
The company will also help connect research findings with practical industry requirements. This includes supporting the engineering validation and commercial application of research outcomes.
The collaboration is expected to strengthen the connection between scientific discoveries and real-world energy storage applications.
Joint Research and Knowledge Exchange
As part of the agreement, both organisations plan to establish joint management and research collaboration mechanisms.
The two parties will work together to plan research projects, encourage academic exchanges and support the development of research outcomes into practical technologies.
The initiative will bring together university research resources and HiTHIUM's corporate research and development capabilities to address industry challenges.
Expanding International Research Partnerships
The agreement is part of HiTHIUM's efforts to expand its international research and innovation network.
Through its partnership with the University of Cambridge, the company aims to strengthen cooperation with leading universities and research institutions worldwide. It also plans to bring together international researchers and technical experts to explore new energy storage technologies.
The collaboration will help connect global research with industry requirements and support the continued development of long-duration energy storage solutions.
About HiTHIUM

HiTHIUM is a global energy storage technology company focused on developing and commercialising battery energy storage solutions. Its work covers high-capacity energy storage cells, long-duration energy storage systems and grid integration technologies. The company focuses on research, product development and large-scale deployment to support the development of energy storage infrastructure.
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