Energy Storage

Can electronics be additively manufactured and flexible without compromising on the capabilities of conventionally produced integrated circuits (ICs)? Often described as 'print what you can, place what you can't', flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) offers an enticing blend of capabilities, enabling rapid prototyping, flexibility/stretchability, and roll-to-roll manufacturing of circuits with conventional ICs.

Korid Energy is a South Korean vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) manufacturer, owned 50% by AVESS, an Australian VRFB company.

An overview of different types of membranes used in redox flow batteries, R&D efforts, manufacturers, and the potential ban on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Technology gaps and potential solutions for flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) to meet application requirements.

Agfa-Gevaert Group (NV) is a Belgian multinational company with three business divisions: healthcare IT, digital print & chemicals, and radiology solutions. This company profile focuses on Agfa's alkaline water electrolyzer separator products.

Cabot Corporation has been a longstanding manufacturer of aerogel particles. In May 2023, the company launched a new portfolio of materials targeting their use in lithium-ion battery packs. IDTechEx spoke with the company about this market launch.

Innovation roadmap for the benefits of conventional electronics and flexible hybrid electronics.

The sustainability, design, and recovery of electric vehicle (EV) batteries are set to be overhauled thanks to the approval of the EU's new regulations governing the battery market. In June 2023, parliament approved new regulations that set out battery requirements, including a 'Battery Passport' and recovery of certain materials.

Freudenberg has developed a multi-layered inter-cell separator for prismatic cells that can be tuned to provide optimal compression and thermal insulation performance.

Invinity Energy Systems is a vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) developer and manufacturer. The company headquarters is in the UK.

Norwegian company Nel ASA is a leading manufacturer of atmospheric pressure alkaline water electrolyzers. This profile focuses on Nel's alkaline electrolyzer electrode technology and manufacturing facilities.

ESS Inc. is the leading developer and manufacturer of all-iron redox flow batteries (RFBs). The company is based in Oregon, US.

Li-ion batteries are widely used in various markets, such as in consumer electronics, electric vehicles (EVs) and stationary energy storage. However, as demand for Li-ion batteries continues to increase, the need to manage their sustainability through their entire lifecycle, including at end-of-life (EOL), is also becoming increasingly important.

Wednesday 2 August 2023 - EV Charging for the Decade Ahead; State of public charging deployment in key regions; 800V platforms and wallbox DC chargers; Fleet charging solutions including megawatt charging; Battery swapping and wireless charging developments; Impact of government policies - AFIR (EU) and NEVI (USA)

IDTechEx attended the Hydrogen Technology Expo North America, held in Houston, Texas in June 2023. This article will feature information from some of the key topics and trends covered at the conference, both in terms of presentations and attendance of exhibitors operating in the space. In particular, the focus will be on materials and components for fuel cells and electrolyzers.

Relectrify are an Autralian company commercialising their combined BMS+inverter system.

Thursday 10 August - Introduction to the hydrogen economy and hydrogen's market drivers; Overview of low-carbon hydrogen production; Hydrogen storage & distribution pathways, players and applications; Overview and comparison of hydrogen end-use sectors and fuel cells; Outlook on the hydrogen economy

Overview of different RFB technologies and commercial developments of companies developing these systems; including all-vanadium (VRFB) all-iron, zinc-bromine, and zinc-iron chemistries.

H-Tec Systems are a German manufacturer of PEM electrolyzers.