Energy Storage

CellMo manufactures metal foam with applications in fuel cells, electrolyzers, batteries and filtration.

The battery deservedly takes the major focus when it comes to technology development in EVs. But an EV's powertrain has to act holistically to operate with optimal performance and interact with the passenger cabin's conditioning system. This means that the thermal management of the motors, power electronics, and how this all interacts is just as important as the battery.

Antora Energy is based in the US and offers a thermal energy storage technology.

Historically, the aerogel market has experienced slow and steady growth. With the newly found demand for thermal insulation and fire protection in electric vehicle (EV) batteries, aerogel manufacturers are making big plans and investments in order to scale up in preparation to serve this new market.

Prometheus Fuels is an American energy startup developing tools to utilize atmospheric carbon dioxide to produce drop-in e-fuels.

1414 Degrees is based in Australia and offers a thermal energy storage technology.

Stargate Hydrogen is an Estonian company that has developed a new pressurized alkaline water electrolyzer (AWE) technology using ceramic materials. IDTechEx spoke to the company at the Hydrogen Technology Conference & Expo Europe 2023 in Bremen, Germany.

In an era marked by a global shift towards sustainable energy solutions, the hydrogen industry is at the forefront of this transformative wave. Green hydrogen, produced through water electrolysis-powered renewable energy, stands out as a key solution for decarbonizing sectors where direct electrification remains a challenge.

RheEnergise is based in the UK and is developing a high density pumped hydro energy storage technology.

OneD Battery Sciences are a US company developing silicon anode material for Li-ion batteries.

2023 has proven another momentous year for the electric vehicle (EV) market. 2022 saw electric car sales rise by 62% compared with 2021, and IDTechEx estimates that 2023 will see global sales rise by another 16%. But what can we expect for the future of EVs? In this article, Dr James Edmondson and Shazan Siddiqi from IDTechEx discuss what can be learned about the future of electrification, not only for vehicles on land, but also for marine sectors and aerial vehicles.

Hoeller Electrolyzer GmbH is a new PEM electrolyzer start-up. The company is developing new PEM electrolyzer stacks with higher efficiencies over the current PEM electrolyzers on the market. IDTechEx spoke to the company and attended its presentation at the Hydrogen Technology Expo & Conference Europe 2023 in Bremen, Germany.

SENS is a Swedish company developing an underground pumped hydro storage technology, as well as other renewable energy and energy storage technologies.

Sylvatex are a US company aiming to commercialise a new method for producing Li-ion cathode materials.

XCMG is one of the biggest construction equipment manufacturers in the world. It is taking electrification seriously with a range of new pure electric machines ranging from 2-tonne up to 40-tonne and more for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV). This profile takes a deep dive into XCMG's electric vehicle range and strategy.

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are gaining significant traction as a conductive additive at the cathode of lithium-ion batteries (LiB), a market driven in turn by the electrification of vehicles. This success has seen an explosion in the global production capacity of CNTs, with players racing to establish themselves as a leading supplier to the energy sector. However, the potential application areas for CNTs extend far beyond batteries. In this article, IDTechEx assesses the effects of increasing capacity and how this surge in supply will open opportunities for CNTs beyond the LiB market.

Gravitricity is based in Edinburgh, UK, and is developing a gravitational energy storage technology.

WEVO Chemie is producing gap fillers, thermally conductive adhesives, and fire protection materials for EV battery packs. IDTechEx interviewed WEVO to learn more about its materials and market progress.

This premium article will provide an overview and commentary on recent developments within the silicon anode market focusing on pure-play silicon anode developers.