Solid Power wins clean-tech award

LOUISVILLE — Solid Power Inc., a developer of solid-state rechargeable batteries, has been named 2017 Breakout Cleantech Company of the Year by the Colorado Cleantech Industries Association.

Solid Power was recognized for “advancing Colorado’s clean-tech ecosystem, increasing jobs and driving innovation in the clean-tech sector,” according to a prepared statement from the company. The company is developing its solid-state battery technology for use in the electric-vehicle, aerospace, defense and consumer electronics industries. The technology will enable batteries to operate longer and with more power on a single charge while being safer than current lithium-ion batteries, the company…