Energy Storage

Can digital and/or high throughput manufacturing be applied to circuit boards? Can stretchable electronics be produced without sacrificing processing capabilities? Flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) is an emerging manufacturing methodology that aims to resolve both of these questions.

Kemiwatt is based in France, and is developing organic redox flow batteries (ORFBs).

Wednesday 20 September 2023 - Drivers behind the greater fire safety focus in EVs; Battery design and evolution impacting material selection; Aerogels compared to other fire protection materials; Key players in the aerogel market for EVs and market progress; Outlook for the future of aerogels in EV applications

The world is witnessing an electrifying revolution in the automotive industry. Electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a compelling solution to combat climate change and reduce our carbon footprint. As more and more individuals and businesses shift towards electric mobility, the demand for efficient and accessible EV charging infrastructure has skyrocketed.

The global market for Li-ion batteries in electric vehicles is forecast to reach over US$380 billion by 2034, driven primarily by demand for battery electric cars but with rapid growth to other sectors too, including electric vans, trucks, buses, 2-wheelers, and off-road vehicles. Electrification and emissions targets, improving battery performance, and an increasingly attractive total cost of ownership for some vehicle segments are driving this growth in demand for battery electric vehicles (EV).

Jolt Energy Storage Technologies (Jolt) is based in Michigan, US and is developing organic redox flow batteries (ORFBs).

De Nora (officially Industrie De Nora S.p.A.) is a leader in the development and production of technologies for the electrochemical industry, particularly for the chlor-alkali and AWE systems. This company profile focuses on its products for AWE, which include the zero-gap electrode package.

An overview of the different applications of redox flow batteries and revenues which can be generated from their operation.

Managing the sustainability of Li-ion batteries at end-of-life (EOL) will continue to become increasingly important as the demand for Li-ion batteries continues to grow in sectors such as electric vehicles, stationary energy storage, and consumer electronics.

Green Energy Storage (GES) is an Italian-based company, developing organic redox flow batteries.

While the basic functionality of a battery management system (BMS) is relatively well defined, innovations and developments to the BMS offer a route to improve Li-ion safety and expand the performance envelope of Li-ion batteries. This premium article will detail some of these developments and the companies involved.

The new report from IDTechEx, "Electric Vehicles in Construction 2023-2043", shows that there are many reasons to adopt an electric vehicle as a construction professional: they are quieter than diesels, they help with air quality in the construction site, they can be more precise and easier to operate, and so on.

Elywhere is a provider of battery powered EV charging stations. Unlike traditional charging stations, Elywhere offers a plug and play solution that installs in a matter of hours compared to other stations where the process can take up to 18 months. IDTechEx spoke to its CEO to find out more about its technology, supply chain, and business model since July 2022.

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

There continues to be lots of excitement regarding new Li-ion anode technologies. The next generation of silicon anode materials are inching closer to commercialization with the promise of improved energy density and rate capability.

WeView is based in Shanghai, China, and is a developer of zinc-iron (Zn-Fe) redox flow batteries, using the technology originally developed by ViZn Energy.

Energy Vault are a Swiss company developing gravitational energy storage systems and energy management software for energy storage developers.

XING Mobility designs and manufactures immersion-cooled battery systems using Castrol fluids for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The company was founded in 2015 in Taipei, Taiwan. IDTechEx caught up with its lead mechanical engineer at Battery Show 2023.

This article will cover the basic functionality and design of battery management systems (BMS) along with an introduction to state estimation and cell balancing methods.

Redflow is an Australian company developing and manufacturing zinc-bromine redox flow batteries.