Energy Storage

Redox flow battery (RFB) installations are expected to increase over the next decade as demand for stationary energy storage technologies is expected to increase. This is due to potential Li-ion material supply shortages coming toward the end of the decade and increasing variable renewable energy (VRE) sources penetrating electricity grids, creating greater variability and uncertainty in energy supply.

Wednesday 22 November 2023 - The current Li-ion battery landscape and recent developments in recycling and end-of-life management; Alternative battery technologies, such as solid-state (SSB), sodium-ion (Na-ion), and redox flow batteries (RFBs), amongst others; Hydrogen's evolving role as a feedstock, fuel and energy carrier and its latest technological and market developments

This premium article will provide an introduction to some of the battery technologies under development for long duration stationary storage.

The automotive sector is rapidly electrifying, with electric car sales totaling over 5.8 million units in the first half of 2023 across China, Europe, and the US. While automotive electrification is at the forefront of the public eye, other vehicle sectors also present huge opportunities, with IDTechEx predicting the global market of electric vehicles for land, sea, and air to be worth over US$1 trillion in 2044 (excl. automotive).

Key updates on the residential battery storage market, with a focus on key market drivers in Europe and the US, key player activity, and updated regional market shares by player for the US, Europe, and Germany.

Rondo Energy is based in California, US and was founded in 2020. The company offers a thermal energy storage (TES) technology.

The Daegu International Future Auto (DIFA) Expo 2023 was hosted in Daegu between 19th to 21st October. The expo and forum focus on future mobility, with batteries, motors, power electronics, and fuel cells exhibited from a componentry side. Many companies are at a vehicle level, with automotive OEMs present, as well as micromobility suppliers, and electrified aircraft. This premium article focusses on battery, motor, power electronics, LiDAR, and charging technology.

Akkodis are an engineering service provider with over 50,000 employees and an annual turnover of ~€4 billion. Akkodis presented their battery swapping solution to IDTechEx at ABTS in Berlin, which uses a 4.1 kWh module weighing 18kg that can use various cell chemistries and formats depending on the application.

Zero Terrain is based in Estonia and is developing an underground pumped hydro storage (UPHS) technology for long duration energy storage (LDES) applications.

Wednesday 15 November 2023 - Electric vehicles: Battery strategies; Battery thermal interface materials; Direct oil cooling electric motors; Power electronics and adoption of wide bandgap semiconductors; Fire protection materials. Data centers: Increasing design power; Liquid cooling thermal management strategies; Industrial collaborations and opportunities for players

WEVO-CHEMIE is a German specialty chemicals company founded in 1945, specializing in the manufacturing and supplying of polyurethane, epoxy and silicone resins for encapsulation, adhesive and sealing applications.

A complimentary magazine by IDTechEx providing insights and outlook to 2034 for key technologies.

Electrified Thermal Solutions (ETS) was founded in 2021 and is based in the US. The company offers a sensible thermal energy storage technology.

Gelion are a UK/Australian company developing non-flow ZnBr and Li-S batteries.

Interco are a metal and electronics recycler, and also have battery recycling capabilities. IDTechEx briefly caught up with the company at The Battery Show North America 2023.

Salient Energy are a Canadian company developing Zn-ion batteries.

National Instruments is based in Texas, US and is a producer of automated test equipment and virtual instrumentation software. IDTechEx caught up with the company at The Battery Show North America 2023 to learn more about its technology for battery testing at end of production and suitability for second-life.

In the ever-evolving energy storage landscape, the advent of solid-state batteries (SSBs) is leading to a new era of possibilities. As the demand for higher performance and safer energy storage solutions grows, SSBs have emerged as a frontrunner in the race for next-generation battery technology.

Proton exchange membranes are made of perfluorinated sulfonic-acid (PFSA) ionomers. These membranes are a key component of the proton exchange membrane electrolyzers (PEMELs) as well as fuel cells (PEMFCs). This premium article provides an overview of the application of PFSA membranes in PEMELs, with discussion of the key players, pros & cons, production methods and key recent innovations within the space.

Enlighten Innovations are a Canadian company focussed on the development of a NaS battery technology.