Energy Storage

SK Innovation is an energy and chemicals subsidiary of Korean conglomerate SK Group. SK On and SK IE Technology are subsidiaries of SK Innovation, focused on the production of Li-ion cells and separators, respectively.

IDTechEx has previously interviewed KULR Technology. At the Thermal Management Expo 2022, IDTechEx caught up on some of the more recent updates from KULR.

Haidi manufactures LFP and NMC lithium-ion cells, primarily targeting markets with lighter energy storage requirements, such as scooters, e-bikes, and 12V batteries for marine.

Charging and discharging a battery cell transforms its electrode material into a ​"super" material.

LG Energy is a leading manufacturer of Li-ion batteries.

Williams Advanced Engineering debuts its latest electric vehicle innovation: an ultra-high performance electric vehicle platform designed to accelerate the ambitions of hypercar manufacturers, from start-ups to OEMs.

IDTechEx previously interviewed AllCell Technologies in 2019 and met AllCell again at the Battery Show 2021 in the US. AllCell has recently (March 2022) been acquired by Beam Global and IDTechEx spoke to AllCell at the Thermal Management Expo 2022 to get another update on the company's progress and place within Beam Global.

AFC Energy is a leading provider of hydrogen fuel cell technology for clean off-grid energy.

As of mid-2022, the global graphene and graphene oxide installed capacity easily exceeds 12,000 tonnes per year, but utilization is low as the orders lag significantly behind. Is this a natural part of the commercial journey, or has hype overcome reality? Is this a case of "build it, they will come", or are there real market needs? What does the future hold for these graphene manufacturers? IDTechEx provides an independent perspective on these questions and more.

Thermal management is an often overlooked yet imperative part of our modern lives. The recent Thermal Management Expo and Conference was timely for both end users and material providers, with speakers ranging from Meta to W.L. Gore. In this article, IDTechEx highlights some of the key discussion points and takeaways from this 2-day event.

Vision Marine Technologies announces an historic milestone in the boating industry by shattering the 100 MPH speed barrier on an electric watercraft.

Snow Lake Resources Ltd expects to produce enough lithium to power around 5 million electric vehicles over 10 years for the North American market. This is the equivalent to around 500,000 electric vehicles per year.

IONETIC launches its state-of-the-art EV battery pack design platform, which can cut the development cost and time for automotive manufacturers bringing a new electric vehicle to market.

Southwest Research Institute in collaboration with Malta Inc has completed assembly and commissioning of the first-of-its-kind pumped heat (or thermal) energy storage demonstration facility.

The BMW Group will now be manufacturing highly efficient fuel cell systems at its in-house competence centre for hydrogen. This technology is one of the core elements in the BMW iX5 Hydrogen and generates a high continuous output of 125 kW/170 hp. It teams up with an electric motor featuring fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology and a high-performance battery purpose developed for this vehicle to enable its powertrain to deliver 275 kW/374 hp.

Accelerating demand for renewable energy and electric vehicles is sparking a high demand for the batteries that store generated energy and power engines. But the batteries behind these sustainability solutions aren't always sustainable themselves. Scientists have now created a zinc battery with a biodegradable electrolyte from an unexpected source—crab shells.

The past decade has seen an ever-increasing number of companies within the graphene market, with a seemingly constant stream of new material suppliers appearing. As is the case for any well-established industry, market stability and profitability are expected to go hand in hand with the emergence of a handful of dominant players within the material supply chain.

IDTechEx believes that Europe will remain a charging dominant region with a focus on DC fast charging deployment, and the number of swapping stations will remain small.

In this profile, IDTechEx covers Toshiba's LTO battery chemistry, products, and applications.

Thursday 15 September 2022 - Overview of the broad graphene material family and different manufacturing processes; Graphene market status and outlook; Comparison to incumbent conductive carbon additives; A deep dive into 8 significant application areas with examples, pain points, and market outlook; and much more!