Energy Storage

IDTechEx have released a new report - "Fluoropolymer Markets in Electrics, Electronics 2021-2041" - 5G, 6G, THz, EV, tribo, fuel cell, solar, battery, sensor. New applications and formulations power this market to over $14 billion in 2041.

In light of the COVID-19 situation, The Battery Show and EV Tech Expo were held online this year with a wide variety of topics and presenters. In this article, we highlight some of the thermal management related talks, especially those from companies offering thermal management materials for the electric vehicle (EV) battery market.

In this article, IDTechEx provides an overview of the different types of low-emission vessel solutions, with case studies on emissions reduction and total cost of ownership. The article's contents are based on primary information from industry leaders.

The IDTechEx report "Advanced Electric Cars 2020 - 2040" forecasts fuel-cell cars globally through 2040, and finds they continue to be a commercial failure for the next two decades.

This second part of IDTechEx's key learnings from the 2020 virtual AABC event covers raw materials and recycling

Social Energy launches in Australia, reducing electricity bills to as little as $0 for people who buy a solar and battery system.

Fortum has developed a new and efficient way to recycle lithium from rechargeable batteries, which could help meet the upcoming surge in demand for electric cars and battery materials.

This premium article from IDTechEx covers bio- and renewable fuels, advanced processes and feedstocks and an overview of commercial activity.

This IDTechEx premium article presents new IDTechEx forecasts for fluoropolymers in electrics and electronics.

Despite the difficult current financial climate, there is evidence of growing momentum in the LCV market, transitioning away from conventional diesel fuelled light commercial vehicles (LCVs) toward electric light commercial vehicles (eLCVs).

IDTechEx shares the first part of a series on key learnings from the 2020 virtual AABC event

Progress with solar-powered and solar-assisted land vehicles is now so clear and compelling that it is certain that most land vehicles will incorporate this technology as an essential part of their battery electric powertrains.

Ten years ago, IDTechEx predicted that 2020 would see the imminent arrival of 1000km battery electric vehicles. Indeed, we predicted that cost parity of electric cars with gasoline would happen around 2024 and, depending on price, 1000km versions would be available.

The primary purpose of this IDTechEx premium article is to assist those making fluoropolymers and added value materials containing fluoropolymers to find new markets, improve margins and achieve growth in sales and profitability

Leclanché is a premium battery-maker based out of Switzerland. IDTechEx caught up with the company at the recent Battery Show online event to discuss the various low-emission vessel solutions and the role for batteries.

Lithium-ion batteries are the major rechargeable power source for many portable devices as well as electric vehicles, but their use is limited, because they do not provide high power output while simultaneously allowing reversible energy storage.

Volkswagen of America has marked the start of construction of its Battery Engineering Lab at its Chattanooga Engineering and Planning Center. The approximately $22 million dollar facility will test and validate electric vehicle cells and battery packs for the North American region.

bp and Ørsted have signed a Letter of Intent to work together to develop a ‎project for industrial-scale production of green hydrogen - a significant step in developing ‎bp's hydrogen business. Green hydrogen is made by the electrolysis of water using ‎renewable power, producing zero emissions.

RheEnergise is one of only a select handful of businesses to have been awarded grants under both the Sustainable Innovation Fund & the Small Business Research Initiative.

Highview Power in partnership with Carlton Power announced that it is beginning the execution process on a 50 MW liquid air energy storage facility (with a minimum of 250MWh) in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. The CRYOBattery will be one of Europe's largest energy storage systems.