LDES Council Welcomes New Members to its Board of Directors

April 03, 2025

Brussels, 3 April – The Long Duration Energy Storage Council is pleased to announce the election of four new members to its Board of Directors. These industry leaders bring strong expertise in energy innovation, regulatory strategy, and commercial development to advance the LDES Council’s mission of scaling long-duration energy storage (LDES) technologies worldwide.

New Board members:

  • Robert Bernard, Chief Commercial Officer, Echogen Power Systems
  • Doron Brenmiller, Chief Business Officer, Brenmiller Energy
  • Giulio Lolli, Head of Regulatory Affairs, Magaldi Power
  • Walter Meisner, Senior Director, Development, MN8 Energy

The LDES Council is a global non-profit organization that seeks to accelerate the global decarbonisation of energy systems by ensuring that the value of LDES technologies is recognised. The LDES Council, with more than 60 members over 20 countries, provides member-driven, fact-based guidance and research on LDES, which represents a USD $4 trillion market. LDES Council members represent the entire LDES global energy value chain – disruptive technology companies, innovative renewable energy companies, forward-looking equipment providers, utilities, investors, and end-users.

“We are thrilled to welcome Robert, Doron, Giulio, and Walter to our Board,” Chief Executive Officer Julia Souder said. “Their leadership and experience will help guide our work to grow the marketplace for LDES solutions and support secure, reliable, and resilient energy systems.”

We extend our deepest gratitude to outgoing board members Rune Sonne Bundgaar-Jorgensen, Jim Cabot, Marco Ferrara, and Upma Koul for their dedication and contributions during their tenure.

The LDES Council will host its Annual Members Meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark 13-14 May 2025.

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About the Long Duration Energy Storage Council
The Long Duration Energy Storage Council is a global organization dedicated to advancing decarbonisation by accelerating the deployment of LDES solutions. The Council provides fact-based guidance on LDES technologies, which include mechanical, thermal, electrochemical, and chemical solutions. With members operating in over 20 countries, the LDES Council is committed to unlocking the full potential of LDES to ensure a resilient, sustainable, and decarbonised energy future for all. To learn more about the LDES Council, visit www.ldescouncil.com.

Media Contact:
Holly McCollough
hmccollough@ldescouncil.com