Energy Storage

Ekosolve Limited has developed a solvent extraction based direct single pass lithium extraction technology for brines. IDTechEx spoke to Phillip Thomas, CEO of Ekosolve Limited, and this profile is based on the interview in September 2024.

Li-ion batteries remain the dominant electrochemical energy storage technology in the global market. Other battery storage technologies, such as redox flow batteries, Na-ion batteries, and metal-air batteries, have continued to remain as emerging technologies with a limited volume of deployments in the last few years.

Nedstack is a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) manufacturing company, based in the Netherlands. The company was founded in 1999 as a spin out of AkzoNobel. It targets applications for its proprietary PEMFC technology within stationary and back-up power and for the maritime industry.

Nickelhütte Aue GmbH performs recycling of non-ferrous metals, transformers, batteries, and the smelting of alloys. IDTechEx spoke with the company at The Battery Recycling Conference & Expo 2024.

Huayou Recycling is a business division of Huayou Cobalt (a Li-ion battery material manufacturer). Huayou Recycling, which was established in 2017, focuses on Li-ion battery recycling and second-life batteries and is based in China. IDTechEx spoke with the company at The Battery Recycling Conference & Expo 2024.

Shanghai Putailai (also known as Zichen) are Chinese producers of Li-ion graphite anodes, coated separators, PVDF and binders and cell manufacturing equipment.

As global lithium demand increases and regulatory landscapes shift, DLE's (direct lithium extraction) role in the evolving battery supply chain merits closer examination. IDTechEx predicts DLE to disrupt the brine mining market, with a CAGR (compound growth rate) of 19.6%, making it the fastest-growing segment in the industry.

Toshiba Group is a Japan-based multinational technology company, specialising in a range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, building solutions, retail and printing, electronic devices, digital solutions and batteries. As part of its Energy Systems and Solutions business, Toshiba has developed a hydrogen energy systems segment, specializing in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs).

IDTechEx's report includes details on thin, flexible batteries for micro-power applications, and the gradual move towards sustainable alternatives.

With over 100 million electric vehicles (EVs) expected to reach end-of-life over the next two decades, IDTechEx's latest report predicts that the value of critical materials recovered annually by 2045 will surpass US$100B.

Lithium Harvest has developed a technology to produce battery-grade lithium chemicals from oilfield wastewater. IDTechEx spoke to Paw Juul, the Co-founder and CTO of Lithium Harvest, and the profile is based on the interview in August 2024.

Shenzhen Dynanonic are a Chinese producer of LFP cathode active material (CAM).

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Fortum is a Nordic electricity, heating, and energy provider that also offers clean-energy and resource efficiency-related services, including demolition and recycling. The company is also responsible for Li-ion battery recycling. IDTechEx caught up with the company at The Battery Recycling Conference & Expo 2024.

Wright Electric is a start-up working on high energy density aluminum air batteries and high power density motors for electrically propelled aerospace applications. This profile provides an overview of its key technologies.

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Ballard Power Systems (Ballard) is a Canada-based proton exchange membrane (PEM) technology manufacturer. The company was founded in 1979 and has acting subsidiaries and offices in Canada, Europe, the USA and China. Ballard currently targets both the automotive and stationary power generation sectors.

SK tes focuses on technology lifecycle solutions, such as recycling, in fields including data center devices and batteries. IDTechEx spoke with the company at The Battery Recycling Conference & Expo 2024.

Plug Power is a US-based fuel cell manufacturing company founded in 1997. It manufactures proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) for both stationary and automotive power and has developed electrolyzer technology for hydrogen production, with an aim to create a complete end-to-end hydrogen economy. IDTechEx spoke with Plug Power's Stationary Fuel Cell Business Development and Account Manager.

Veolia provides solutions for water, waste, and energy management. The company also operates in the Li-ion battery recycling market. IDTechEx spoke with the company at The Battery Recycling Conference and Expo 2024.