Energy Storage

This premium article introduces the uses of hydrogen in refining, explores different decarbonization options, and outlines some commercial activity that has taken place.

Li-ion batteries dominate the electric vehicles (EV), consumer electronics and stationary energy storage markets. However, the sustainability of these batteries through their entire lifecycle must be managed, including at End-of-Life (EOL). IDTechEx's new report, "Li-ion Battery Recycling Market 2023-2043", finds that an estimated 23.8 million tonnes of lithium-ion batteries will be recycled in 2043.

Nanomakers are a French manufacturer of nano silicon powders for semiconductor and Li-ion battery applications.

Botree Cycling are a provider of Li-ion battery recycling equipment, to various recyclers in both China and the US. IDTechEx spoke with the company at The Battery Show Europe 2023.

EP Tender is an early-stage start-up working on an energy ecosystem that can be deployed in many sectors, including as a range extension device in consumer EVs. EP Tender's solution combines IP in robotics, power electronics, interface design, and fleet management. It currently has small-scale deployments of its hardware and is in testing with a major OEM with the ambition of creating a scaled ecosystem.

Innovation roadmap for electric excavators - engine vs motor size.

Innovation roadmap for electric mini excavator engine and motor sizes.

Innovation roadmap for the TCO drivers of electric construction vehicles.

Innovation roadmap for major construction vehicle original equipment manufacturers.

Celanese is primarily a materials company. At the SPE event, Plastics in Electric and Autonomous Vehicles 2023, Celanese presented a self-funded project to develop a high energy density battery pack concept that makes use of its materials.

Innovation roadmap for SOFC.

Innovation roadmap for the map of nuclear SMR projects.

IDTechEx attended the Battery Show Europe 2023 in Stuttgart, Germany. This premium article provides an overview of learnings from the event on the topics of battery recycling, second-life, and battery analytics.

Innovation roadmap for nuclear SMR energy cost.

Battolyser Systems are a Dutch company developing a hybrid battery-electrolyzer system.

Zendure are a US based company who supply portable power stations for off-grid and residential energy storage purposes. IDTechEx spoke with Zendure at the Battery Show Europe 2023.

Battery performance testing forms an important part of the second-life EV battery market. Remanufacturers will aim to use the best-performing EV batteries in their final second-life systems, such as stationary storage systems or lower-power electromobility applications.

NIO are a Chinese manufacturer of premium electric vehicles.

Stora Enso is a Finnish/Swedish company who develops and produces solutions based on wood and biomass for a range of industries and applications worldwide. IDTechEx spoke with Otto Kivi, Senior Specialist Business, at The Battery Show Europe 2023.

Innovation roadmap for thermal interface material formats.