Colin Vincent Centre for Battery Technology

The Colin Vincent Centre for Battery Technology (CVCBT) is a flagship facility within the University of St Andrews’ research ecosystem, showcasing world-class expertise in electrochemistry and energy storage. At its core is a highly flexible prototype pouch cell production line, housed within a state-of-the-art Dry Room. This setup enables end-to-end battery manufacturing—from precision mixing and coating to assembly and formation—making it an ideal environment for piloting new technologies and refining processes at pre-commercial scale.

Designed to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial application, the Colin Vincent Centre for Battery Technology (CVCBT) offers a unique platform for businesses and industry partners to pilot, test, and refine next-generation battery technologies. The facility is primarily focused on lithium-ion battery development, featuring a highly adaptable prototype pouch cell production line capable of supporting the full manufacturing process—from mixing and coating to assembly and formation—within a high-specification Dry Room. This makes it an ideal environment for early-stage product development, process optimisation, and collaborative R&D.

While lithium-ion remains the core focus, the Centre is also actively engaged in advancing sodium-ion battery research, contributing to the exploration of more sustainable and cost-effective alternatives. By enabling scalable prototyping and offering access to cutting-edge equipment and expertise, the CVCBT empowers companies to accelerate innovation, reduce development risk, and bring new energy storage solutions closer to market. It plays a vital role in supporting the University’s strategic goals in sustainability and entrepreneurship, while strengthening the UK’s capabilities in green energy technologies.