Energy Storage

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?