Our Team
Primus Power Solutions makes batteries for the smart grid
Primus Power Solutions is a provider of low-cost, long-life and long-duration energy storage systems. Our mission is to help enable 100% renewable energy worldwide.
Founded in 2009, Primus is privately held, located in Silicon Valley and has a subsidiary in Asia. We have received 35 patents from 7 countries. Our flow batteries are shipping to U.S. and international commercial/industrial, data center, microgrid, and utility customers. We enjoy R&D and commercial partnerships with several of the world’s leading electrical component, energy software, chemical and power companies.
Tom Stepien
Co-founder and Director
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Tom has over 30 years of engineering, operations and general management experience at small and large companies. Prior to helping launch Primus, he was a VP/GM at semiconductor equipment manufacturer Applied Materials responsible for a $500 million business. He holds a BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from MIT, is a co-inventor on numerous patents, and a frequent speaker at energy conferences.
G.J. la O’
Technical Advisor
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Dr. La O' has more than a decade of experience in battery design; he is responsible for next generation electrochemical systems at Primus Power. He earned his PhD in Material Science from MIT, where he led a team researching catalysts and conducting membranes for battery systems. He has been published extensively and has numerous patents granted and pending.