Energy & Decarbonization

Join Dr Conor O'Brien on Thursday 11th December for an insightful webinar on "Materials Trends for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells". The webinar will include an introduction to PEM fuel cells, an overview of the key applications driving market growth, a breakdown of the forecast market value in 2036 segmented by fuel cell component, and a detailed discussion of the major materials trends in the sector for the core components.

Stationary fuel cells and green hydrogen production have been two main points of interest under the hydrogen umbrella, with the rise of decarbonization and sustainable energy trends making way for innovations within the renewable energy sector. This article explores some of the latest developments within the hydrogen sector.

This webinar on Tuesday 25th November, presented by IDTechEx Senior Technology Analyst Conrad Nichols, will discuss thermal management and fire prevention trends for battery energy storage systems (BESS). Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times during the day.

Proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells will see uptake in a range of mobility and stationary applications, with specific technology trends for the individual fuel cell components. This article introduces these constituent components, and the associated trends seen in the market.

IDTechEx's research encompasses a wide range of existing innovative technologies with the potential to decarbonize the planet. However, costs are generally higher compared with the fossil fuel status quo. Creative market mechanisms are needed, unlocking green technologies for buyers across a wide range of sectors and geographies.

Amine solvents are the leading technologies for post-combustion capture, but innovation is ongoing. In this article, IDTechEx explores technologies and markets for post-combustion capture.

New sustainability innovations and trends are ever emerging under the decarbonization umbrella, evident amongst a number of material sectors. This article explores next-generation feedstocks, speciality chemicals, and the production of green steel.

Increased efficiency and flexibility are two increasingly desirable qualities of photovoltaics, and the implementation of new materials and form factors could reshape the landscape of solar energy. This article covers developments in thin-film photovoltaic technology and the adoption of new materials like perovskites.

Building a hydrogen economy is widely considered to be an essential part of global decarbonization. Green hydrogen could play an important role in mitigating environmental impacts and support the transition to a cleaner energy system. This article explores emerging applications and electrolyzer technologies.

Thermal runaway in lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries has become one of the most pressing challenges for the global battery energy storage system (BESS) industry.