Energy Storage

Oukitel is a portable power station supplier based in China. IDTechEx spoke with the company at Smart Energy Week 2025 in Japan.

Menred ESS is a developer of energy storage system solutions including battery packs, modules and cabinets for commercial and residential energy storage. The company has also developed a remote-capable battery management system (BMS) with integrated gas sensors.

E-Teck is a portable power station (PPS) supplier based in China. IDTechEx spoke with the company at Smart Energy Week 2025 in Japan.

Metis Engineering, an automotive solutions developer, has developed a complete sensor package for use in detection of thermal runaway in battery packs for electric vehicles.

Ionic Materials, a Massachusetts-based startup founded in 2012, emerged as a promising innovator in the field of solid-state battery technology. The company focused on developing solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) and advanced materials for lithium-ion batteries. Despite its technological breakthroughs and significant industry partnerships, Ionic Materials ceased operations in mid-2024 due to financial difficulties and the competitive nature of the advanced battery sector.

KAMBE Energy is a solar and BESS project developer, providing land for these projects. IDTechEx spoke with the company at Smart Energy Week 2025 in Japan.

Surging battery demand is creating significant opportunities for raw material suppliers, particularly those adapting to battery-specific needs. Along the battery value chain, players are increasingly pursuing vertical integration strategies to capture greater value.

Connexx Systems (Connexx) is a Li-ion BESS developer for both new and second-life systems. IDTechEx spoke with the company at Smart Energy Week 2025 in Japan.

Lithium-ion batteries are a growing technology worldwide in line with the demand for electricity and regulations to lower emissions.

Self-healing materials have the ability to extend the lifespan of mission critical components such as energy storage devices, sensors and soft robotics. This article looks at some of the key materials developments, pain points and potential growth opportunities for self-healing materials in these emerging markets.

Sodium-ion batteries offer a promising alternative to lithium-ion, with advantages in mineral abundance, system compatibility, and safety. They provide a cost-effective, scalable solution with lower material costs and reduced supply chain risks. Despite lower energy density, sodium-ion cells benefit from existing manufacturing infrastructure. Safety benefits include reduced fire risks and enhanced thermal stability. Key strategies for success include improving energy densities, competing on total cost of ownership, and targeting niche performance areas such as low temperature and high-power applications.

Standard Energy is a battery storage developer and manufacturer of vanadium-ion batteries, based in South Korea. IDTechEx spoke with the company at Smart Energy Week 2025 in Japan.

Posifa Technologies has developed hydrogen and coolant detection for direct integration into battery packs, allowing for early warning of thermal runaway and coolant leakage.

Honeywell, a global sensor solutions provider, has developed several advanced sensor solutions that allow for early warning of thermal runaway in battery packs.

Sumitomo Electric Industries, part of the Sumitomo Corporation, develops and manufactures vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs) for large-scale applications. IDTechEx spoke with the company at Smart Energy Week 2025 in Japan.

Cabot Corporation is an American producer of specialty chemicals and performance materials. Cabot manufactures a portfolio of materials for the Li-ion battery industry, including different types of conductive additives which will be the focus of this company profile.

Innovation Zero is the UK's largest net-zero congress. At Innovation Zero 2025, IDTechEx focused on covering key narratives and developments within renewables, energy storage, hydrogen, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Key findings from the event are summarized in this article. The event was mostly UK-focused, but it did provide perspectives on the US and European markets.

Introducing Nexceris, a sensor company working on gas sensor solutions to monitor thermal runaway in battery packs, through its subsidiary Li-ion Tamer.

HYNER Energy is a battery storage manufacturer, based in Guangdong, China and founded in 2024. IDTechEx spoke with the company at Smart Energy Week 2025 in Japan.

SECH SA develops and supplies customized energy storage and power delivery solutions based on ultracapacitors for various sectors including automotive, transportation, electricity generation/distribution, and industrial applications. IDTechEx spoke to Jürgen Auer, a Vice President Sales and Marketing, and the profile is based on the interview in April 2025.