Among current energy storage technologies, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) dominate due to their high energy density and versatility. Initially driven by consumer electronics, their adoption has expanded to electric vehicles (EVs) and stationary storage. However, as demand grows, geopolitical risks, supply chain constraints, and raw material price volatility have exposed vulnerabilities in the LIB value chain. This has intensified the search for alternative energy storage chemistries, with sodium-ion batteries (SIBs or Na-ion batteries) emerging as one of the key solutions, as outlined in the new IDTechEx report, "Sodium-Ion Batteries 2027-2037: Technology, Supply Chain and Market Economics".

Join IDTechEx Principal Technology Analyst Conrad Nichols on Thursday October 29 for the expert-led webinar, "Drivers, Emerging Challenges and Trends in Li-ion BESS Markets and Technologies". Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times in one day.

While lithium-ion batteries have been key to the demonstration and development of humanoid robots as an emerging technology, developing future battery technology beyond lithium-ion will be essential for improving humanoid robot performance. This article highlights which technologies will meet the requirements to power humanoid robots in the future, and where some might fall short.

Humanoid robots have seen recent movement from prototypes to actual deployments, where they can be used in real life commercial applications. IDTechEx covers the technologies behind what makes humanoids move, including sensor types and actuators, as well as key current trends within the market.

Living in a home that harnesses the power of nature is becoming increasingly possible. Sourcing power from solar energy and using bioplastics and chemicals made from bio-sources are just some examples of how sustainable switches in everyday life could contribute to a healthier environment.

Diesel mining machines make up over 1% of all global emissions and their electrification will be key to addressing sustainability goals of countries and individual companies.

Join IDTechEx Technology Analyst Brandon Frost on Thursday October 15 for the expert-led webinar, "Powering Humanoid Robots: Current and Future Battery Technologies". Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times in one day.

On 25 September 2026, IDTechEx Senior Analyst Shihao Fu attended, by invitation, a reception hosted by the Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Coinciding with the Mid-Autumn Festival, the event brought together guests from across the UK and Chinese communities.

Lithium is a naturally occurring metal sourced for its demand across numerous applications, especially in batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage. IDTechEx's looks at the latest research into the methods of lithium extraction and its most common applications.

The global Li-ion BESS market has continued to grow rapidly, with annual GWh deployments more than tripling in 2025 compared with 2023. Key players continue to capture significant market share, while the increasingly competitive utility-scale landscape is becoming harder for newer entrants to penetrate. While policy and financing are evolving to support BESS procurement and project investment, new challenges are also emerging across the value chain. This article highlights the key trends, drivers and challenges shaping the global Li-ion BESS market.

Join IDTechEx Senior Technology Analyst Dr Shababa Selim on Thursday October 1 for the expert-led webinar, "Fire Protection Materials: A Key Defence Against EV Thermal Runaway". Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times in one day.

The growth of lithium-ion batteries is happening largely in response to an increase in demand for applications such as electric vehicles and stationary energy storage, in line with global decarbonization goals. IDTechEx's research covers multiple battery and energy storage options, including the latest developments across the Li-ion market.

Could Data Centers be the next high-growth opportunity for supercapacitors?

Global goals to decarbonize major sectors are bringing about increased investments and developments within the renewable energy space, and nuclear energy is one up-and-coming avenue gaining traction with the rise of small modular reactors.

Hydrogen is described by IDTechEx as 'a key enabler of energy transition' in the latest webinar on green hydrogen. This article covers some of IDTechEx's latest research on the hydrogen sector, as well as the key technologies working behind the scenes.

As data centers struggle to handle spiking AI power profiles, supercapacitors are seeing increasing interest for applications in peak shaving and voltage stabilization. However, one of the main questions remaining is where supercapacitors can most effectively be deployed within the data center. This article explores the evolving optimization of supercapacitor data center deployments.

Humanoid robots offer the potential to deliver significant benefits to world economies and society as a whole, but their revolution needs to be powered. Selecting the right battery will be key to delivering productive humanoid robots, enabling greater autonomy and supporting their overall market adoption. This article highlights the various battery requirements of humanoid robots and the technologies best suited to meet their operational demands.

Decarbonization is becoming an increasingly prevalent goal across any major sectors globally to lower carbon footprints, with many sustainable practices and innovations now being introduced. This article covers decarbonization developments for data centers and electronics.

Hydrogen is one natural gas that is proving to be a great source of renewable energy as far as decarbonization goals are concerned. Fuel cell vehicles, stationary fuel cells, and green hydrogen production are amongst the areas covered in IDTechEx's portfolio of Hydrogen Research Reports and Subscriptions.