Energy Storage

Like the charged power suit worn by Black Panther of Marvel Comics, researchers have advanced NASA technologies to develop a power suit for an electric car that is as strong as steel, lighter than aluminum and helps boosts the vehicle's power capacity.

This premium article gives an introduction to emerging photovoltaics and compares the emerging PV technologies. It will also delve into the status and challenges that come with perovskite PV, as well as looking into the key players in the market.

FUCHS are a global supplier of lubrication solutions. IDTechEx spoke to FUCHS to learn more about their dielectric fluids for immersion cooling EV battery packs.

Long-duration energy storage has received increasing amounts of coverage and interest over the past few years. Ultimately, this is driven by the need to maintain stability and supply and demand balances for electricity grids installing ever-increasing levels of variable renewable power sources. This premium article delves into why Li-ion is sub-optimal for long-duration energy storage, the key challenges for long-duration storage, and introduces some of the technologies being developed.

Britishvolt is partnering with Aston Martin as the ultra-luxury carmaker moves another step forward in its journey to electrification, with an agreement to develop bespoke high performance battery cell technology.

Fully organic rechargeable household batteries are an ideal alternative to traditional metal-based batteries, in particular for reducing pollution to landfill and the environment.

Compressed gas stationary energy storage consists of newly established sales of large compressed air energy storage and the more recently, purely experimental compressed carbon dioxide alternative.

Aditya Birla Group is one of the global leaders in carbon black production. IDTechEx recently spoke with Dr Douglas Barr (Director of Analytical Science and Materials Innovation) and Dr Zachary Combs (R&D Director, Energy Systems) about their work in carbon nanotubes.

Kia Corporation has announced its four key business targets for 2030. These core business aims include: accelerating electrification and achieving annual sales of 1.2 million battery electric vehicle units by 2030; reaching 4 million annual vehicle sales by 2030, including over 2 million eco-friendly models; expanding the application of connected car feature and autonomous driving technologies to all new vehicles: and become the number one brand in the global purpose-built vehicle market by 2030.

NanoXplore is a producer of graphene nanoplatelets with the largest global capacity. IDTechEx spoke with Dr Soroush Nazarpour (CEO).

This premium article compares parameters for different stationary energy storage technologies.

First Graphene is a graphene manufacturer using an electrochemical exfoliation production method. IDTechEx spoke with Dr Andy Goodwin (Senior Scientific Advisor, Non-Executive Director).

JEIO is a Korean company that manufacture CNTs. IDTechEx invited the company to tell us more about their products and developments.

NAWA Technologies produce vertically aligned carbon nanotubes (VACNTs). IDTechEx spoke with Dr Pascal Boulanger (CTO and Founder).

Two major drivers of the Li-ion battery recycling market include the increasing demand for battery metals and the motivation to reduce the reliance on unsustainable and unethical mining practices. Recycling batteries alleviates both factors - but to what extent?

Marking its transition to a global green renewables and resources company, Fortescue has completed the acquisition of UK-based Williams Advanced Engineering. To mark the purchase at the Oxfordshire site, WAE and Fortescue announced the world first, zero emission "Infinity Train". The regenerating battery electric iron ore train project will use gravitational energy to recharge its battery electric systems without any additional charging requirements for the return trip to reload.

ZEON is a large chemical company with a division for SWCNTs. IDTechEx spoke with several members of their team including Mitsugu Uejima and Taichi Yatsuzuka.

It is likely that, for all their many faults, lithium-based batteries will see market growth for at least 15 years.

Thursday 10 March 2022 - Saving the planet and reducing local pollution and costs means mainly solar and wind power for the next 20 years with its sudden shut-downs, extended weaknesses and inability to follow demand even when it is working. Major stationary storage will be demanded in three waves.

Innovation roadmap for the report 'Carbon Nanotubes 2022-2032: Market, Technology, Players'.