- Startup seeks to scale sustainable battery innovation via crowdfunding
- Captery promotes eco-friendly supercapacitor technology designed for reuse and waste reduction
- Cleaner energy storage solution with faster charging and longer life for everyday electronic devices
Italian startup Captery claims to have developed an AA and AAA battery that recharges in less than three minutes and lasts for decades.
Currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, the Captery Ultra uses supercapacitor technology rather than traditional lithium or nickel-metal hydride chemistry.
This design allows for nearly infinite charge and discharge cycles without the wear and tear that limits standard batteries. The result, according to Captery, is a power source that can be recharged approximately 500 times longer than a conventional rechargeable battery.
High durability
Supercapacitors store energy in a different way than regular batteries, relying on physical rather than chemical processes. As a result, they recharge very quickly and degrade much less over time.
Its cells are constructed from materials that are said to be around 90% more durable than those found in conventional options.
The company points out that billions of batteries end up in landfills every year, generating hundreds of thousands of tons of toxic waste.
The Captery Ultra tops out at 3.2V, providing enough power for most consumer electronics that typically rely on two 1.5V batteries.
Users will need to charge them with a dedicated device, the S-Charge Plus, as regular lithium or NiMH chargers could damage the cells. The charger can handle AA and AAA models, and an adapter allows for smaller formats.
Batteries can be used in most devices that use two or more cells, including remote controls, toys, and wireless keyboards.
With Captery’s Bridge accessory, users can combine new cells with older ones to extend life and maintain power balance.
The company’s crowdfunding campaign has garnered early support, having raised $8,407 of its $6,524 funding goal with 26 days remaining.
There are a variety of support levels offered, with the Standard Ultra kit, priced at €54 (around $63) with free shipping worldwide. This includes an S-Charger Plus, Captery AA Ultra 3V, Captery AAA Ultra 3V, Captery Bridge AA and Captery Bridge AAA, with optional add-ons available.
If it raises enough money, Captery plans to produce a 1.5V version compatible with single-slot devices.
Disclaimer: We do not recommend or endorse any crowdfunding projects. All crowdfunding campaigns have inherent risks, including the possibility of delays, changes or non-delivery of products. Potential funders should carefully evaluate the details and proceed at their own discretion.
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