Energy Storage

Thursday 23 March 2023 - Developments, Prospect & Challenges. The webinar will cover; Motivation for low-carbon and blue hydrogen production, Overview of blue hydrogen production technologies, Outline of key players, trends, and innovations in technologies, Outlook on blue hydrogen, and Drivers & challenges for the industry

IDTechEx attended the launch of a new accelerator called ACCEL (Advancing Climatetech and Clean Energy Leaders) in February 2023. This is organized by Greentown Labs and Browning the Green Space (BGS). They reported over 120 applicants and ended up with six participating start-ups. All of the start-ups are BIPOC-led. These start-ups are mostly operating around technology readiness level (TRL) 4. The six start-ups are Active Surfaces, DrinKicks, EarthBond, Florrent, Frakktal, and SpadXTech.

This premium article will provide an overview into the development of lithium metal anodes without solid electrolytes and the companies developing lithium metal anodes and cells for use with liquid electrolytes.

Using graphene to improve the performance of energy storage devices has been a key focus ever since the 2D material was isolated. As soon as the first commercial graphene manufacturers were established, there has been a steady stream of announcements related to batteries, but perhaps none are as significant as the 2023 news of Evonik entering the field with their investment in SuperC.

Compressed hydrogen storage keeps the gas under very high pressures to increase the storage capacity and volumetric energy density. It is one of the most popular and widely used forms of storage and distribution used not only for hydrogen, but many other industrial gases. This premium article provides a review of the types of compressed hydrogen vessels, their applications, key players, and materials used for their construction.

Edge Autonomy is a US-based company, specialising in autonomous systems, advanced optics, and resilient energy solutions. This profile is concerned with its solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology.

This premium article provides an analysis of SOFCs for residential applications including assessment of key players, operating principles, and government targets & schemes.

Hexagon Purus ASA is a spin off company from Hexagon Composites ASA, a Norwegian multinational company providing solutions for low-emission mobility. Hexagon Purus provides hydrogen storage, drivetrain and battery system solutions for mobility applications. This company profile focuses on the company's hydrogen storage solutions and briefly covers Hexagon Purus' subsidiary Wystrach.

Graphite anodes have limitations as they cannot further increase energy density, therefore to get even better performance, an increasing number of players have started to explore lithium metal anodes. This premium article will give a short introduction for lithium metal to be used as a battery anode.

Wednesday 15 March 2023 - Thermal Management Opportunities in Emerging Technology Markets. Key takeaways from the webinar; Electric vehicles (thermal management and fire protection); ADAS (advanced driver-assistance systems); 5G infrastructure; Data centers; Consumer electronics; Combined EMI shielding and TIM options

Innovation roadmap for the report 'Blue Hydrogen Production and Markets 2023-2033: Technologies, Forecasts, Players'.

Innovation roadmap for the report 'Blue Hydrogen Production and Markets 2023-2033: Technologies, Forecasts, Players'.

Aris Renewable Energy are a US-based company commercialising solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), primarily for the residential market.

The energy crisis and decarbonization requirements speed up the process of finding alternative solutions, and energy storage plays an important role in applications such as electric vehicle applications and renewable energy.

There is a need to scrap the "highway-centric" model of urban development and prioritize the ease and convenience of local trips. Most car trips are short trips carrying just one person. Most of the energy is wasted on carrying the vehicle's own weight.

Assessment of the maturity of a range of hydrogen production processes.

This premium article gives an assessment of alternative membranes for PEM fuel cells, including a comparison of emerging materials with incumbent ionomer membranes.

Battery thermal management is a critical component to an electric vehicles (EVs) operation. Cells need to be kept cool when under load from driving and charging or kept warm during cold ambient conditions. This enables more efficient operation of the batteries and improves safety.

An overview of the regulatory landscape in Europe, China, and the US regarding second-life EV batteries and end-of-life battery management.

Blue hydrogen processes differ in terms of their technological features, economic performance, cost breakdowns, carbon emission intensity, and stage of development. This premium article provides a comparison of the main blue hydrogen processes based on these factors and discusses some innovations across different processes.