Energy Storage

NeoFan is a start-up specializing in innovation fans that generate less noise to meet thermal management requirements and resolve the pain points of traditional rotary fans.

On the 28th November 2023, a plane flew from London to New York. For the first time in history, this transatlantic flight was 100% powered by sustainable alternative fuels. This rounds off a promising year for sustainable fuels in aviation. Earlier in 2023, ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation was adopted by the European Union, mandating a 70% sustainable aviation fuel blending obligation by 2050.

Tuesday 12 December 2023 - Material Innovations in Electrolyzers for Green Hydrogen Production - Introduction to the hydrogen economy and water electrolyzer technologies; Overview of incumbent electrolyzer materials and components; Key innovations needed in electrolyzer materials and components; Electrolyzer component market outlook

Kraftblock is based in Germany and is developing a thermal energy storage technoloy.

This premium article provides an overview of the key components used in proton exchange membrane electrolyzer (PEMEL) stacks. Components discussed include electrode catalysts, membranes, porous transport layers (PTL), membrane electrode assemblies (MEA), bipolar plates, gaskets, and end plates.

Innovation roadmap for the total cost of ownership (TCO) considerations for zero emissions trucks.

SaltX Technology Holding (SaltX) is based in Sweden and is developing electric arc calciner and thermochemical energy storage technologies.

Innovation roadmap for Alkaline water electrolyzer (AWE) materials and components

LONGi Hydrogen is a subsidiary of Chinese solar PV module manufacturer LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (LONGi). The company has developed a pressurized alkaline water electrolyzer (AWE) technology for green hydrogen production.

Asahi Kasei Corporation is a Japanese multinational chemical company. This profile focuses on the company's Aqualyzer™ alkaline water electrolyzer (AWE) technology for production of green hydrogen.

CellMo manufactures metal foam with applications in fuel cells, electrolyzers, batteries and filtration.

The battery deservedly takes the major focus when it comes to technology development in EVs. But an EV's powertrain has to act holistically to operate with optimal performance and interact with the passenger cabin's conditioning system. This means that the thermal management of the motors, power electronics, and how this all interacts is just as important as the battery.

Antora Energy is based in the US and offers a thermal energy storage technology.

Historically, the aerogel market has experienced slow and steady growth. With the newly found demand for thermal insulation and fire protection in electric vehicle (EV) batteries, aerogel manufacturers are making big plans and investments in order to scale up in preparation to serve this new market.

Prometheus Fuels is an American energy startup developing tools to utilize atmospheric carbon dioxide to produce drop-in e-fuels.

1414 Degrees is based in Australia and offers a thermal energy storage technology.

Stargate Hydrogen is an Estonian company that has developed a new pressurized alkaline water electrolyzer (AWE) technology using ceramic materials. IDTechEx spoke to the company at the Hydrogen Technology Conference & Expo Europe 2023 in Bremen, Germany.

In an era marked by a global shift towards sustainable energy solutions, the hydrogen industry is at the forefront of this transformative wave. Green hydrogen, produced through water electrolysis-powered renewable energy, stands out as a key solution for decarbonizing sectors where direct electrification remains a challenge.

RheEnergise is based in the UK and is developing a high density pumped hydro energy storage technology.