Velkess Energy Storage

A project in San Francisco, CA by Bill Gray
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We're developing a new flywheel technology which will dramatically reduce the cost of energy storage and clean energy.
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Backers: 315
Average Pledge Per Backer: $178

Funded: $56,162 of $54,000
Dates: Mar 4th -> Apr 5th (33 days)
Project By: Bill Gray
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Latest News

Success!!! Thank you for supporting Velkess!

April 5th - via: kickstarter.com
We did it! Wow! This has been an amazing process, and it has brought together a truly amazing group of people.  It has been terrific to see so many old friends come out to support the project, and miraculous to find so many new friends through this... (Read More)

Almost there!!! $1,900 to go!

April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Friends, I am overwhelmed by the incredible drive forward our kickstarter has made in the past week... and the past 18 hours! We are now less that $1,900 from our goal and we have 4 hours to go!  One last push will bring us over the top! Thanks you... (Read More)

Velkess kickstarter getting close! Final push!

April 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Friends, Thank you so much for becoming a contributor to the Velkess kickstarter. It has been incredibly heart warming to see your names show up in my inbox day after day. Old friends who have known of and supported my work for years, and new friends... (Read More)

Now on Kickstarter: a new kind of spinning energy storage device

March 4th - via: gigaom.com
Will Kickstarter come through for an energy entrepreneur looking for funding for a next-gen energy storage device? A startup called Velkess is looking for $54,000 to build a large prototype of a new type of flywheel, which is a like a spinning kinetic battery. (Read More)

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