Energy Storage

Following several decades of research and development, fuel cells are beginning to enable the promise of low-emission power generation, with specific success seen for proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC).

Refining, ammonia and methanol production are considered as the main end-use sectors for low-carbon hydrogen. However, it could also play a role in decarbonizing the power and heat generation sector. Applications include energy storage for renewables, off-grid energy storage, combined heat and power (CHP) generation in gas turbine or fuel cell CHP plants, residential and commercial heating as well as industrial heating in industries like cement, glass and ceramics production. This premium article provides an overview of how hydrogen can be used in these applications, assessing the viability and commercial activities in each of those.

The success of electric vehicles in the construction industry will largely be determined by battery prices being low enough that the total cost of ownership is cheaper than diesel alternatives.

Basquevolt are an early stage cell manufacturer aiming to commercialise their solid-state cells.

Hybrid, or dual-chemistry, battery packs, can help to overcome the limitations of a given battery chemistry or technology. This premium article will cover the concept and developments of dual-chemistry battery packs.

Preito Battery are a US company developing solid-state, 3D Li-ion cells.

Innovation map for the H₂ storage and distribution technical comparison

By taking advantage of assembly line production, SMRs promise cost reductions and shorter construction times relative to their conventional counterparts. The first nuclear small modular reactors (SMRs) are already operational in Russia and China, but widening adoption will require both technical and regulatory developments, including development in fuel supply chains and international licensing standardization.

AMTE Power is a public company based in the UK and is a manufacturer of lithium and sodium-ion (Na-ion) batteries across a range of markets. IDTechEx spoke to its head of technical sales at Battery Show EU to find out about its Na-ion battery technology.

This premium article provides an overview of the decarbonization options available for the methanol sector.

Innovation roadmap for marine battery development in ferry, cruise, ro-ro, cargo, OSV, tug, and other subsectors.

IDTechEx attended the Battery Show Europe 2023 in Stuttgart, Germany. This premium article provides an overview of Chinese companies developing Na-ion cell technology.

Across the land-based electric vehicle sectors tracked by IDTechEx, there is mostly a transition to battery-electric propulsion systems over the next two decades.

Forecasts from the IDTechEx Report "Hydrogen Economy 2023-2033: Production, Storage, Distribution & Applications!

During the past few years, the global electric vehicle (EV) industry has experienced tremendous growth. Total global electric vehicle sales went from approximately 3.1 million in 2020 to over 9 million in 2022.

This premium article provides the key insights of the main themes and overview of the activities of companies that attended WHS 2023. The article covers the downstream (hydrogen end-use sectors) side of the hydrogen value chain as well as the World Energy Storage Forum and Exhibition.

Concord Blue Engineering is a German company developing thermolysis-based waste-to-hydrogen and waste-to-energy plants based on its proprietary technology. As of 2023, the company has built ten plants in Germany, USA, Japan, and India. IDTechEx spoke to Concord Blue at the World Hydrogen Summit 2023 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Novindustra AG are a Swiss-based company that operate in the field of industrial engineering and construction. The equipment they supply has been used in various industries, including battery production, chemicals, and food and beverage. IDTechEx caught up with the company at the Europe Battery Show 2023.

Thursday 6 July 2023 - Drivers and constraints of Li-ion battery recycling; Value chain and economics of Li-ion battery recycling; Policies and regulation overview in different regions; Technologies used in this market, including hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy and direct recycling; Introduction to market analysis and future global recycling facility expansions