Aceleron
Carlton Cummings
I have an annoying habit of questioning things and trying to figure out new ways of doing things.
I became interested in lithium-ion batteries, which are used in electric cars and are now even powering buildings and homes. The companies producing these batteries don’t really think about what’s going to happen when they’ve reached the end of their lifespans. The batteries are put together in a way that is difficult to take apart, with lots of glue, lots of welding and other components that can’t be disassembled. What we did was re-imagine how batteries are put together so that they can be easily taken apart and repaired or upgraded, reducing the amount of electronic waste that is produced.
The world is going to transition into a lot more renewable energy in the next few years, and we want to play a role in helping the world do it right. Currently we sell our products in the UK, the Caribbean and East Africa. Representation is important. I was born and raised in Barbados, and I have a personal understanding of the problems faced by people living in other parts of the world.
It tends to forge strong business relationships in developing markets, because people trust and know that you’ve experienced what they are dealing with.
Image: Aceleron founders Amrit Chandan and Carlton Cummings (Courtesy Carlton Cummings)
