Energy Storage

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.

Thursday 27 July 2023 - Surging Demand for Lithium-Ion Batteries Driving the Carbon Nanotube Market. 10-year market outlook for CNTs; Analysis of CNT usage in the energy storage industry, including technology trends in LiBs and next generation batteries; Overview of other key applications; Discussion of key players and supply chain pain points; Emerging technologies incl. green feedstock

As the world progresses rapidly towards electrification, the energy storage industry is increasingly reliant on critical raw materials such as lithium and cobalt. Diversification of battery chemistries is critical for long-term capacity growth.

This premium article provides an overview of the use of hydrogen in aviation, the key technologies needed to construct hydrogen aircraft and commercial activities within the sector.

RFC Power is a redox flow battery (RFB) developer in the UK. The company is currently developing hydrogen-manganese RFBs.

Sylvatex (SVX) are a US company at the early stages of commercialising a new method for producing Li-ion cathode active material.

The hydrogen economy envisions a future energy infrastructure where low-carbon hydrogen is utilized to decarbonize critical industrial sectors and long-haul transportation while satisfying the increasing demand for low-carbon energy.

Preferred Computational Chemistry (PFCC) is a joint venture between Preferred Networks and ENEOS. Its Matlantis platform uses deep learning to provide universal atomistic simulation at high speed. The Japanese-headquartered operation is expanding into new markets, starting with the USA.

The energy storage market is booming, driven predominantly by the electrification of the transportation sector. With the increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries (LiB), significant attention has been given to the supply chain of materials for LiBs beyond lithium itself. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are gaining traction as a conductive additive at the cathode of LiBs, paving the way for significant expansion in the CNT market.

H2, Inc. is a South Korea-based energy storage company, specializing in manufacturing vanadium redox flow batteries.

Liminal Insights are a US company developing tools and analysis techniques based on ultrasound signals to improve battery manufacturing quality control and cell performance analytics.