Energy Storage

Nuclear SMRs offer a powerful tool for decarbonization, with Gen IV reactor design-based SMRs offering uses beyond supplying to the grid directly. This article by IDTechEx outlines some of the ways SMRs can work within the energy ecosystem, including decarbonizing industries, producing "pink hydrogen", and offering a potential solution to the data center energy crisis.

Examining opportunities for flexible batteries in non-disposable wearables, including discussion of the smart textiles, healthcare, smart headwear and eyewear, wrist-worn and high-luxury sectors.

Forecasts from the IDTechEx Research report "Battery Markets in Construction, Agriculture & Mining Machines 2024-2034"

At the end of February 2024, the UK ran its second Hydrogen Week. During this week, Hyundai set two new records for the driving range of its fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). While certainly a significant achievement, will the ultimate range of FCEVs impact consumer opinions and adoption?

The electrification of construction, agriculture, and mining (CAM) machinery is an exciting prospect. The diesel versions of these machines can consume vast amounts of fuel, creating the opportunity for significant operational cost savings. Workers using the machines will also benefit from cleaner air in their working environment and reduced noise. This premium article provides analytics on IDTechEx's database of more than 200 electrified CAM machines. It considers battery sizing, battery cycle life requirements, charging rates, discharge rates, and more. The premium article gives a comprehensive overview of the battery requirements typically seen in the CAM industry and introduces the current chemistries being used to meet those demands.

CMBlu Energy is a Germany-based organic redox flow battery (ORFB) developer.

OPmobility (previously known as Plastic Omnium) is an established tier 1 automotive supplier headquartered in France. The company showcased its products for FCEV powertrains at the H2 & FC Expo, Smart Energy Week 2024 in Tokyo, Japan.

There is undoubtedly a huge push to build global DC fast-charging networks. The US government is providing more than $5 billion in funding and incentives as part of the NEVI program to build a coast-to-coast fast charging network, and many countries in Europe are rolling out similar programs following the AFIR regulations to spur EV charging infrastructure growth. 2024 will be a big year for EV charging, but, as IDTechEx discuss in this article, there's more to the story.

This premium article will introduce the key routes being developed to stabilize high and ultra-high nickel layered oxide cathode performance.

IDTechEx announces the availability of a new report, "Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) 2024-2034: Market, Technology, and Players". This comprehensive market report offers an independent analysis of metal-organic frameworks trends and considers applications of MOFs for carbon capture, water harvesting, chemical separation and purification, and several other early-stage technologies.

TyFast are a US start-up developing vanadium oxide anodes for Li-ion batteries.

IDTechEx forecast the market for lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery cells to be worth US$380 billion by 2034, driven by advancements in technology and rapidly growing demand. While Li-ion batteries have been the dominant technology for electronic devices, electric vehicles (EV), and stationary energy storage systems, alternative battery technologies and chemistries continue to garner interest.

Higher Wire is based in Arizona, US, and is a second-life battery company focused currently on repurposing retired LFP forklift batteries for stationary energy storage applications.

Membrane materials are of fundamental importance for fuel cells, even giving their name to the specific type of fuel cell, as is the case for Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cells. Typically, these membranes consist of ionomers containing perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which in turn are subject to increasing concern and proposed regulations. In response to this, alternative materials for membranes are beginning to emerge.

IDTechEx the attended the H2 & FC Expo (part of Smart Energy Week 2024) in Tokyo, Japan on February 28-March 1, 2024. This article presents some of the key narratives collected by IDTechEx covering the following topics: hydrogen storage & distribution, hydrogen refueling stations (HRS), fuel cells, fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and power applications using H2 or ammonia.

Nippon Steel Chemical & Material Co. Ltd. (NSMC), a subsidiary of Nippon Steel Corporation, has developed a new mesoporous carbon material. IDTechEx spoke to the company at the H2 & FC Expo, Smart Energy Week 2024 in Japan.

Blue Solutions are developing and commercialising solid-state batteries.

As green hydrogen increasingly garners recognition as a pivotal tool for decarbonizing various industries, the electrolyzer market is also observing a steady and consistent rise in the number of companies venturing into the development of electrolyzer stacks and production facilities.

Enapter is a company headquartered in Italy and Germany, manufacturing anion exchange membrane electrolyzer (AEMEL) stacks. IDTechEx caught up with Enapter at the H2 & FC Expo, Smart Energy Week 2024 in Tokyo, Japan.

Air travel and wider aviation contributes in the region of 1-2% of global emissions and it is an industry looking to decarbonize. Smaller aircraft with light duty cycles have the option of pure battery powered electrification, but large aircraft with lots of passengers and very long routes will need higher energy density solutions. This conference played host to a wide spectrum of players in the aviation industry, from Airbus who is looking to hydrogen solutions, to Ionblox with advanced lithium-ion battery technologies aimed at pure electric aircrafts. This premium article goes through some of the most interesting presentations from the conference, offering IDTechEx's expert opinion as well as some insights gained through direct conversation with the speakers.