Energy Storage

The Future Propulsion Conference is an annual event combining industry and academic thought leaders in the mobility space to discuss challenges and opportunities in the automotive industry. IDTechEx attended the two-day conference at the National Motorcycle Museum in-person to find out more. This premium article covers the latest innovations in batteries and hydrogen.

Discussion and analysis on sensible and latent heat thermal energy storage technologies, including working principles, system design considerations, and technologies being developed and commercialized by key players.

The clean hydrogen market is poised for significant growth, driven by the increasing focus from companies and governments on developing green hydrogen infrastructure to decarbonize hard-to-abate industries. The electrolyzer is a key component of the green hydrogen plant, responsible for the splitting of water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable energy.

Koatsu Gas (Japan) were founded in 1958 and specialise in gas and chemical solutions and employ over 850 staff. This profile covers the manufacture of multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), in various macro form factors.

Copper is a critical material in the manufacturing of all vehicles, regardless of whether they are powered by gas, diesel, electricity, hydrogen, or even liquid natural gas (LNG). The demand for copper from the automotive industry was just over 3MT (1MT = 1 billion kilograms) in 2023 but is set to increase to 5MT in 2034.

Innovation map for electrolyzer technologies and market landscape.

NEC Corp are a global multinational, headquartered in Japan. IDTechEx spoke with Ryota Yuge (Senior Principal Researcher) regarding carbon nanohorns.

The production of green hydrogen continues to be the focus of many governmental and corporate decarbonization strategies. The electrolyzer is a key technology that enables green hydrogen production by splitting water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable electricity. Many focus on the need for large-scale green hydrogen plants as well as electrolyzer manufacturing facilities.

ProfMOF is a manufacturer of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) focusing on the commercialization of MOFs.

This premium article provides an overview of the key components used in solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) stacks. Components discussed include electrolytes, electrode catalysts, interconnects, sealants, coatings and insulation materials.

Numat is an industrial-scale manufacturer of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and implements MOFs into existing products and processes.

GeoPura is a UK-based supplier of distributed hydrogen fuel cell generators for off-grid power. Its key product, the HPU (Hydrogen Power Unit), has a variety of applications, including EV (electric vehicle) charging. IDTechEx spoke with CEO Andrew Cunningham to find out about fuel cell based power generation and EV charging.

LeydenJar Technologies are a Dutch company looking to commercialise their silicon anode technology.

This premium article explores metal organic framework (MOF) manufacturing methods and pricing considerations.

This premium article discusses cell chemistry, solid-state, and sodium-ion impact on fire protection.

Electric vehicle (EV) fire safety continues to be a critical topic. Data continues to support the fact that EVs are less likely to catch fire than internal combustion engine vehicles. However, as a new technology, EVs get more press, and besides, even a very low occurrence rate still poses significant risks to vehicle occupants and surroundings.

Babcock & Wilcox is an American energy technology and service provider, with international operations. The company is headquartered in Ohio, US. This profile focuses on the company's chemical looping combustion and chemical looping hydrogen technologies.

Thursday 22 February 2024 - Discuss the key components of a PEM fuel cell, including their purpose, form factor, and possible material choices; Highlight innovations in alternative materials and manufacturing processes with respect to the incumbents and the impact of proposed regulations; Outline key technology trends for materials, including the driving forces behind these trends; Overview of the PEM fuel cell market within the context of the broader fuel cell electric vehicle market

Discussion and analysis on suitability of different TES technologies for decarbonizing industrial heating, including relevant industry sectors, temperature requirements, types of heat, comparisons to electrification, and examples of relevant TES projects.