Amprius chosen for Amazon's Climate Tech Accelerator program
In a significant step towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions, Amprius Technologies, Inc. has been selected for the 2025 cohort of the Amazon Devices Climate Tech Accelerator. This program, designed to support companies developing technologies that reduce the carbon footprint of Amazon’s devices and operations, is part of Amazon’s commitment to achieve net-zero carbon by 2040[1].
Dr. Kang Sun, CEO of Amprius Technologies, expressed interest in exploring how the company's silicon anode technology (SiCore® platform) could provide more efficient, lightweight, and energy-dense battery solutions for industrial, consumer electronics, and mobility platforms used by Amazon[1]. The key contribution of Amprius' silicon anode technology lies in its ability to deliver up to 80% higher energy density than conventional lithium-ion batteries[1]. This higher energy density enables longer runtimes for devices, faster charging capabilities, and lighter battery designs, all of which support Amazon’s sustainability goals by improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions associated with device operation and manufacturing.
Amprius’ batteries are particularly promising in sectors such as light electric vehicles, aviation, and robotics due to their potential for higher system efficiency and lower environmental impact[1]. The company's expanding manufacturing capacity and partnerships, including contract manufacturing in Korea, China, and the U.S., position Amprius well to supply these advanced batteries at scale, potentially accelerating broader adoption in Amazon products and beyond[4].
Juliette Devaney, Head of Amazon Devices Climate Tech Accelerator, expressed excitement about Amprius joining the cohort. She noted that the program provides a valuable opportunity for Amprius to engage with Amazon's technical and sustainability teams[2]. Amprius' selection for the program underscores the importance of its battery innovation in shaping the future of various industries.
Advanced batteries, like Amprius' Silicon Anode Platform, are considered crucial in accelerating electrification and reducing carbon emissions across industries[3]. By participating in the Amazon Devices Climate Tech Accelerator, Amprius aims to advance and validate its silicon anode battery technology’s climate benefits, aiming to reduce Amazon’s device-related carbon footprint through more energy-dense, lightweight, and efficient batteries made with innovative silicon-based electrodes[1][4].
In summary, Amprius’ role in the Amazon Devices Climate Tech Accelerator is to advance and validate its silicon anode battery technology’s climate benefits, aiming to reduce Amazon’s device-related carbon footprint through more energy-dense, lightweight, and efficient batteries made with innovative silicon-based electrodes. This collaboration is a significant step towards Amazon's goal of reaching net-zero carbon by 2040 and underscores the importance of innovative battery technologies in achieving sustainable product performance across various industries.
References: 1. Amprius Technologies Press Release 2. Amazon Devices Climate Tech Accelerator Press Release 3. Advanced Batteries and the Energy Transition 4. Amprius Technologies: Manufacturing Capacity and Partnerships
The collaboration between Amprius Technologies and the Amazon Devices Climate Tech Accelerator is aimed at advancing the climate benefits of Amprius' silicon anode battery technology, which could reduce Amazon's carbon footprint by providing more energy-dense, lightweight, and efficient batteries. This initiative aligns with Amazon's business strategy to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
The selection of Amprius Technologies for the Amazon Devices Climate Tech Accelerator program highlights the significance of their battery innovation in various industries, particularly in enhancing environmental-science, technology, and finance aspects by reducing carbon emissions associated with device manufacturing and operation.
