HESSTEC

Sector

Smart energy storage technology

Status

In portfolio

Year of investment

2025

Website

www.hesstec.net

At a glance

HESSTEC is a technology company specialized in advanced hybrid energy storage solutions. Its approach combines hardware and software to deliver critical grid services, integrating multiple storage technologies (such as batteries and supercapacitors) with its proprietary control platform (INMS). This enables real-time optimization of performance, profitability, and system resilience.

Headquartered in Spain and with international reach, HESSTEC has validated its technology in numerous projects across the Spanish market and is now preparing its expansion into Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Middle East. The company operates a unique megawatt-scale grid lab in Europe and owns its own production facility.

Impact

HESSTEC plays a key role in enabling the energy transition by making electrical systems more flexible, efficient and resilient. Its hybrid storage and real-time control technologies allow for a more intelligent use of energy, helping to stabilize the grid, integrate renewable generation and reduce dependency on carbon-intensive backup systems.

By maximizing the performance of distributed assets and unlocking latent capacity in existing infrastructure, HESSTEC contributes to a more sustainable and decentralized energy model. Its solutions are particularly relevant in urban, industrial and island environments, where energy reliability and efficiency are critical.

The company directly contributes to SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy), SDG 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure) and SDG 13 (Climate action), accelerating decarbonization through smart, scalable and cost-effective innovation.

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