Our guest speaker, Andy Leach from BloombergNEF, provided an outlook into the sodium-ion battery market in 2023. He discussed the latest trends and developments, including benchmarking cost estimates for sodium-ion batteries compared to other battery technologies. Additionally, he highlighted key milestones and advancements in the sodium battery industry, shedding light on its potential impact on the energy storage landscape. Note: This short podcast was recorded at The Battery Show Europe 2023, Stuttgart, Germany
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the implications of EU battery regulations on the BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) industry in Europe. The speaker express her opinion on how these regulations can enhance sustainability and quality standards within the EU market. Additionally, the speaker addresses the utilization of different cell chemistries such as NMC, LFP, and Na-ion, offering insights into which chemistry is likely to be adopted in BESS in the future. Furthermore, the speaker explores the concept of second-life batteries in BESS applications and provides insights into operational expenditure (OPEX) management within the BESS sector.
This episode highlights HydroVolt's approach to battery recycling and focuses on its innovative approach to battery recycling, emphasizing efficiency, sustainability, and collaboration across the industry. Andreas Frydensvang stresses the importance of collaboration and open dialogue across the value chain to improve recycling practices to handle different battery chemistries like LFP, and the goal of establishing a complete battery value chain in Europe.
The podcast episode features insights on energy transformation and clean tech investments and notes the growing trend of private investment in clean tech despite macroeconomic challenges. Katherine discusses the different regions' contributions to the climate space, highlighting China's early leadership in electrification, the US's strength in technology innovation but lag in manufacturing, and Europe's fast-paced regulatory mandates and openness to supply chain integration. The episode also touches on the importance of startups understanding state-of-the-art technology and not reinventing solutions already available in top-tier manufacturers.
The podcast episode features insights on life cycle assessments (LCAs) and carbon footprints in the context of lithium ion batteries. The speakers emphasize the importance of life cycle assessment methodology, especially in the context of European battery regulations. The discussion also highlights the narrow focus on carbon footprint in regulations, with hope for the industry to adopt a broader life cycle assessment approach covering various impact categories.
This episode provides a brief overview of solid-state batteries, particularly those developed by Blue Solutions. The speakers, Richard Bouveret and Sriram Claude Ramanoudjame highlight the advantages of solid-state batteries, emphasizing their use of solid electrolytes, making batteries smaller and with higher energy density. Blue Solutions emphasizes a holistic understanding of battery technology, incorporating smart systems, electronics, and connectivity for effective performance and recycling.
This episode provides a brief overview of the Indonesia Nickel Miners Association, highlighting its role as a bridge between industry players and the government. @Meidy Katrin discusses the association's efforts to establish a benchmark price for nickel transactions in Indonesia. This initiative aims to ensure fair practices, pay royalties to the government, and increase the value added from the nickel sector. She also highlights Indonesia's success in nickel downstream processing, citing the establishment of 60 smelters and five factories producing battery materials. Lastly, the guest also touches on the upcoming elections and the importance of creating regulations to support industrial growth.
The episode delves into the trends in the battery market, focusing on nickel sulfate, cobalt sulfate, and lithium carbonate. Shirley Wang highlights the concerns about the demand for EVs and energy storage systems (ESS) affecting the market dynamics. The podcast episode also engages on the impact of the European Union Battery Regulation, presenting challenges and opportunities for enterprises, including potential construction of new capacities in Europe or North America.
This podcast episode highlights the increasing demand for battery research due to the growing electric vehicle market, leading to the emergence of consortiums and research institutions dedicated to studying batteries from different perspectives. Israel Temprano also emphasizes the difference between the academic and industrial sides of battery research, focusing on the growing interest from companies in advanced techniques.
In this conversation, Julia and Simon discuss how the automotive sector has shifted focus on batteries, supply chains, and raw materials, emphasising sustainability and resilience. The episode also features the state of the European automotive sector in relation to electric vehicles and battery production.
In this conversation, Luise and Ilka discuss the circularity and sustainability in the battery industry and how the battery space is actively working on developing tools to make them meaningful and beneficial. They dived into the various Battery Passport initiatives like BMWK funded battery passport project and GBA pilots launched in 2022. The episode also highlights how the battery passport will simplify reporting, auditing, and compliance for companies, enhance visibility and control in supply chains, and enable transparent communication with consumers about sustainability and ethical sourcing.
In this conversation, Lauren and Simon explore the trends and developments in the battery space. The episode highlights the opportunities in batteries from a finance perspective and also examines the challenges in the automotive sector.
Description: The podcast episode 'Battery Careers & Markets' welcomed Phoebe O'Hara, Battery Raw Materials Analyst at Fastmarkets, and was hosted by Dr. Simon Engelke, Founder & Chair of Battery Associates. In this conversation, Phoebe and Simon delve into Phoebe’s battery journey, uncovering the strategies, mindset, and values. The episode also highlights the need for diversity and representation in the battery sector. Battery Insiders podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and YouTube, subscribe here: https://batteryinsiders.com/.
This podcast focuses on the repurposing of EV batteries for energy storage systems (ESS). Lorenzo Bergamaschi highlights Allye's approach to using intact EV battery packs for grid applications, avoiding the complex and costly process of dismantling and reassembling batteries. He emphasizes the importance of safety, the innovative testing and grading system developed with their EV recycler partners, and the economic and environmental benefits of repurposing batteries over recycling. His discussion with Dr. Simon Engelke & Mariam also touch on navigating the challenges and strategies related to logistics, insurance, and regulatory compliance, particularly with the upcoming battery passport in the EU. Monthly Battery Revolution Clubhouse Sessions are co-hosted by Katherine Kan, Mariam Awara, and Dr. Simon Engelke. Search for the Battery Revolution Club on Clubhouse and join us on the first Saturday of the month at 3 pm CET / 9 am ET / 10 pm SST Clubhouse Session Link. If you want to learn more about batteries, you might find the BatteryMBA (battery.mba) of interest.
Reflection on the "Closing the Loop: Repurposed EV Batteries in Mobile On-grid ESS" Battery Revolution Clubhouse session with special guest Lorenzo Bergamaschi (Allye) This Battery Insiders Reflection episode is co-hosted by Bhavya Jha and Dr. Simon Engelke. Listen to the full recording of the Clubhouse Session for more insights on the topic.
Listen to a Battery Revolution Clubhouse Session recorded on 1st March 2024 on the topic of The Future of Battery-Powered Aviation: From Drones to Passenger Planes The special guest for this episode was Katie Maze (Amprius Technologies) Monthly Battery Revolution Clubhouse Sessions are co-hosted by Katherine Kan, Mariam Awara, and Dr. Simon Engelke. Search for the Battery Revolution Club on Clubhouse and join us on the first Saturday of the month at 3 pm CET / 9 am ET / 10 pm SST Clubhouse Session Link. If you want to learn more about batteries, you might find the BatteryMBA (battery.mba) of interest.
Reflection on the "The Future of Battery-Powered Aviation: From Drones to Passenger Planes" Battery Revolution Clubhouse session with special guest Katie Maze (Amprius Technologies) This Battery Insiders Reflection episode is co-hosted by Bhavya Jha and Dr. Simon Engelke. Listen to the full recording of the Clubhouse Session for more insights on the topic.
The podcast episode featuring John Kem, (President of American Battery Factory), provides insights into the challenges and strategies involved in establishing a domestic battery supply chain focused on producing lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells. It explores the competitiveness of LFP batteries, highlighting the importance of electrode design and leveraging U.S. and European technology to compete with overseas production. His discussion with Simon & Mariam covered various aspects including technology partnerships, workforce recruitment and the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on manufacturing and supply chain logistics.
Reflection on the "US battery supply chain and LFP batteries" Battery Revolution Clubhouse session with special guest John Kem, (President of American Battery Factory) This Battery Insiders Reflection episode is co-hosted by Bhavya Jha and Dr. Simon Engelke. Listen to the full recording of the Clubhouse Session for more insights on the topic.
Listen to a Battery Revolution Clubhouse Session recorded on 17th JAN 2024 on the topic of The Emergence of On-Device AI Applications and Impact on Battery Life The special guests for this episode was Dr. Raj Talluri (President and CEO, Enovix Corporation) Monthly Battery Revolution Clubhouse Sessions are co-hosted by Katherine Kan, Mariam Awara, and Dr. Simon Engelke. Search for the Battery Revolution Club on Clubhouse and join us on the first Saturday of the month at 3 pm CET / 9 am ET / 10 pm SST Clubhouse Session Link. If you want to learn more about batteries, you might find the BatteryMBA (battery.mba) of interest.