Energy Storage

Thursday 9 May 2024 - Demand and key drivers for industrial thermal energy storage; Thermal energy storage technology overview including working principles, technology considerations (cost, materials, round-trip efficiency, etc.), ETES, TCES, and commercial readiness of these technologies; Key existing and emerging thermal energy storage applications; Market overview and key projects; IDTechEx's outlook and conclusions

This premium article provides an analysis of solid-state battery development from GAC Group.

There are many companies producing off-the-shelf battery pack products aimed at a range of industries with series production electric vehicles and machines, but in far smaller volumes than automotive. Typically, these companies market towards heavy-duty on-road vehicles, like buses, trucks, vans, etc. but also to off-road machines in the construction, agriculture, and mining (CAM) markets. IDTechEx has built a database of nearly 200 battery pack products from over 40 manufacturers. In this premium article the offerings from these manufacturers are collated into tables by regions. Analysis of this data shows which regions have availability of NMC, LFP, and LTO packs, and which regions favour pouch, cylindrical, and prismatic cell form factors. In part, benchmarking of these packs is performed, showing which products offer the best energy density, longevity, and other KPIs crucial to electric CAM machines.

ABB is a Swedish-Swiss industrial technology provider active globally across a wide range of industries. This profile will focus on its involvement in the electrification of the mining industry.

The vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) has prevailed as the most widely deployed and commercialized RFB chemistry over the last decade; despite this, the volume of their installations for stationary energy storage applications is still minimal compared to the incumbent Li-ion battery, but is this set to change?

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are a class of materials with exceptionally high porosity and surface area (up to 7000m2/g). The design flexibility and structural versatility afforded by MOFs have attracted widespread interest in numerous applications, albeit with several unsuccessful attempts to commercialize the materials historically.

Ampcera is a US-based startup that produces sulfide-based powders for solid-state battery electrolytes. IDTechEx interviewed CEO Sumin Zhu.

This premium article will cover the key routes and levers available and being developed for improving key Li-ion battery performance metrics including energy density, fast charge capability, cycle life, cost and safety.

Sicona are an Australian company developing and manufacturing silicon anode material for Li-ion batteries.

Energy is a universally familiar concept, but how it is stored may not be. Battery innovation underpins many sectors, including electric vehicles, sustainability, and renewable energy. Research Director Alex Holland explains how the market is set for greater success in the near future, with innovation in battery technology set to play a key role in this success.

Nuclear SMRs offer a powerful tool for decarbonization, with Gen IV reactor design-based SMRs offering uses beyond supplying to the grid directly. This article by IDTechEx outlines some of the ways SMRs can work within the energy ecosystem, including decarbonizing industries, producing "pink hydrogen", and offering a potential solution to the data center energy crisis.

Examining opportunities for flexible batteries in non-disposable wearables, including discussion of the smart textiles, healthcare, smart headwear and eyewear, wrist-worn and high-luxury sectors.

Forecasts from the IDTechEx Research report "Battery Markets in Construction, Agriculture & Mining Machines 2024-2034"

At the end of February 2024, the UK ran its second Hydrogen Week. During this week, Hyundai set two new records for the driving range of its fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). While certainly a significant achievement, will the ultimate range of FCEVs impact consumer opinions and adoption?

The electrification of construction, agriculture, and mining (CAM) machinery is an exciting prospect. The diesel versions of these machines can consume vast amounts of fuel, creating the opportunity for significant operational cost savings. Workers using the machines will also benefit from cleaner air in their working environment and reduced noise. This premium article provides analytics on IDTechEx's database of more than 200 electrified CAM machines. It considers battery sizing, battery cycle life requirements, charging rates, discharge rates, and more. The premium article gives a comprehensive overview of the battery requirements typically seen in the CAM industry and introduces the current chemistries being used to meet those demands.

CMBlu Energy is a Germany-based organic redox flow battery (ORFB) developer.

OPmobility (previously known as Plastic Omnium) is an established tier 1 automotive supplier headquartered in France. The company showcased its products for FCEV powertrains at the H2 & FC Expo, Smart Energy Week 2024 in Tokyo, Japan.

There is undoubtedly a huge push to build global DC fast-charging networks. The US government is providing more than $5 billion in funding and incentives as part of the NEVI program to build a coast-to-coast fast charging network, and many countries in Europe are rolling out similar programs following the AFIR regulations to spur EV charging infrastructure growth. 2024 will be a big year for EV charging, but, as IDTechEx discuss in this article, there's more to the story.

This premium article will introduce the key routes being developed to stabilize high and ultra-high nickel layered oxide cathode performance.

IDTechEx announces the availability of a new report, "Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) 2024-2034: Market, Technology, and Players". This comprehensive market report offers an independent analysis of metal-organic frameworks trends and considers applications of MOFs for carbon capture, water harvesting, chemical separation and purification, and several other early-stage technologies.