Aed Energy appoints product development head

Aed Energy has appointed Dr David Bushnell as head of product development to drive the commercialisation of its long-duration thermal energy storage systems.

With a PhD in III-V photovoltaics and more than 20 years of experience in advanced energy technologies, David joins from Oxford PV, where he led R&D in next-gen photovoltaics. 

He will now oversee the development and scale-up of Aed’s MWh-scale thermal battery as it moves from pilot to commercial deployment.

David said: “I’m thrilled to join the Aed Energy team at such an exciting time. 

“I’m deeply aligned with the company’s mission to combat the climate crisis through no-nonsense engineering and innovation. 

“I look forward to working with the team to bring this transformative storage technology to market and support the global shift to clean, sustainable energy.”

Rayan Kassis, chief executive of Aed Energy, added: “David’s addition to the leadership team comes at a pivotal moment in our growth. 

“His extensive technical knowledge and leadership experience combined with his proven track record in taking innovative energy technologies from concept to product will be instrumental in commercially scaling our technology to meet global energy demands.”

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