Management ChangeJun 2, 2026, 08:32 AM
VivoPower Appoints Former SpaceX Lead Battery Engineer Porter Harris to Advisory Council
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VivoPower PLC announced the appointment of Porter Harris, former lead battery responsible engineer at SpaceX, to its Advisory Council. Mr. Harris brings over two decades of pioneering experience in high-performance battery engineering and energy storage system design, having developed battery systems for the Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft. His expertise will bolster VivoPower's power systems and battery engineering strategy for its sovereign AI data center platform, including operational Nordic sites and its electric vehicle business, Tembo.
Key Highlights
- VivoPower appointed Porter Harris, former lead battery engineer at SpaceX, to its Advisory Council.
- Mr. Harris led the engineering team that developed battery systems for Falcon 9 rocket, Cargo Dragon, and Crew Dragon spacecraft.
- He brings over two decades of experience in high-performance battery engineering and energy storage system design.
- Harris's expertise will support VivoPower's AI data center power, battery storage, and thermal management strategy.
- His appointment strengthens VivoPower's technical leadership for its sovereign AI data center platform and Tembo EV business.
- Harris is the Founder and Managing Partner of Aeonix Studio, focusing on advanced physical sciences and energy systems.
- He holds 22 patents in high voltage energy, power systems, and lithium-ion battery design.
- VivoPower is scaling its AI data center platform, including a 41.5MW operational site in Norway and 40MW under development.
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