Energy Storage

The Hydrogen Technology Conference & Expo Europe 2023 was held in Bremen, Germany, on September 27-28, 2023. This event is one of the largest conferences and exhibitions for hydrogen technology globally. This year's iteration had over 10,000 attendees and over 550 companies exhibiting. This premium article covers tracks 3 and 4.

Highview Power is a UK-based company developing a liquid air energy storage (LAES) system.

Malta Inc is based in Massachussetts, US and is developing an electro-thermal energy storage (ETES) technology for long duration energy storage applications (LDES).

The electrification of cars has undeniably been at the forefront of the transition towards electric vehicles (EVs) and the growth in demand for Li-ion batteries, but the electric revolution extends far beyond passenger cars. Huge opportunities exist in other transport applications, which play a vital role in ongoing decarbonization efforts.

Storelectric was founded in 2013 and is based in the UK. The company is developing compressed air energy storage (CAES) technologies.

Creating a circular economy is an essential sustainability target for governments, brands, materials suppliers, and the public. Key to pushing these sustainability efforts, which range from sustainability roadmaps developed by chemical and material companies to sustainable material usage targets adopted by brands, is the danger that growing global plastic consumption poses to the environment.

This premium article will highlight some of the key trends in battery cell technology for electric vehicles.

AZA Battery is based in Belgium and is developing Zn-air batteries.

The announcement claimed by Toyota that it had a "technological breakthrough" to resolve durability issues and "a solution for materials" for a solid-state battery (SSB) powering EVs in July 2023 has triggered another wave of interest in SSBs, in addition to the continuous efforts from companies such as BMW, CATL, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, LG, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Panasonic, Samsung, Volkswagen, etc.

Brenmiller Energy is based in Israel and offers a thermal energy storage technology.

Redox flow battery (RFB) installations are expected to increase over the next decade as demand for stationary energy storage technologies is expected to increase. This is due to potential Li-ion material supply shortages coming toward the end of the decade and increasing variable renewable energy (VRE) sources penetrating electricity grids, creating greater variability and uncertainty in energy supply.

Wednesday 22 November 2023 - The current Li-ion battery landscape and recent developments in recycling and end-of-life management; Alternative battery technologies, such as solid-state (SSB), sodium-ion (Na-ion), and redox flow batteries (RFBs), amongst others; Hydrogen's evolving role as a feedstock, fuel and energy carrier and its latest technological and market developments

This premium article will provide an introduction to some of the battery technologies under development for long duration stationary storage.

The automotive sector is rapidly electrifying, with electric car sales totaling over 5.8 million units in the first half of 2023 across China, Europe, and the US. While automotive electrification is at the forefront of the public eye, other vehicle sectors also present huge opportunities, with IDTechEx predicting the global market of electric vehicles for land, sea, and air to be worth over US$1 trillion in 2044 (excl. automotive).

Key updates on the residential battery storage market, with a focus on key market drivers in Europe and the US, key player activity, and updated regional market shares by player for the US, Europe, and Germany.

Rondo Energy is based in California, US and was founded in 2020. The company offers a thermal energy storage (TES) technology.

The Daegu International Future Auto (DIFA) Expo 2023 was hosted in Daegu between 19th to 21st October. The expo and forum focus on future mobility, with batteries, motors, power electronics, and fuel cells exhibited from a componentry side. Many companies are at a vehicle level, with automotive OEMs present, as well as micromobility suppliers, and electrified aircraft. This premium article focusses on battery, motor, power electronics, LiDAR, and charging technology.

Akkodis are an engineering service provider with over 50,000 employees and an annual turnover of ~€4 billion. Akkodis presented their battery swapping solution to IDTechEx at ABTS in Berlin, which uses a 4.1 kWh module weighing 18kg that can use various cell chemistries and formats depending on the application.

Zero Terrain is based in Estonia and is developing an underground pumped hydro storage (UPHS) technology for long duration energy storage (LDES) applications.

Wednesday 15 November 2023 - Electric vehicles: Battery strategies; Battery thermal interface materials; Direct oil cooling electric motors; Power electronics and adoption of wide bandgap semiconductors; Fire protection materials. Data centers: Increasing design power; Liquid cooling thermal management strategies; Industrial collaborations and opportunities for players