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September 5, 2024

A 2024 Deep-Dive into the Solid-State Battery Market

This white paper by Sphere Energy provides a clear overview of the current state and future potential of solid-state batteries (SSBs). It explores the key materials, technologies, and industrial challenges shaping the SSB market, highlighting their advantages in energy density and safety. With insights into global investments, real-world scalability, and market adoption trends, the paper serves as a practical guide for understanding how SSBs may transform high-performance electric vehicles and other demanding applications.

June 13, 2024

How to build better Solid State Batteries - A practical guide for lab scale cells.

Solid-state batteries are gaining attention and focus from the entire battery industry due to their potential for significant improvements in battery technology. However, evaluating the electrochemical performance of materials and solid-state cells can be a complex challenge. One crucial aspect is the “human factor” in the cell assembly processes.

March 25, 2024

Powering Sustainability! Are batteries really green?

Industry players along the battery value chain face the critical challenge of ensuring "true sustainability", now more than ever.

April 16, 2024

How can data management accelerate battery development?

Let’s face it. Before the cost of an electric vehicle (EV) is not (significantly) lower than a car with an internal combustion engine (ICE), mass adoption will be tough. But, how do we bridge the significant cost gap between EVs and traditional cars with internal combustion engines (ICE)?

January 31, 2024

Battery-Driven Organizational Transformation

Embracing the battery technology to drive innovation,sustainability, and strategic differentiation

November 30, 2023

AI in batteries - survey results

How will #GenerativeAI impact the #battery market? We asked 50 #leaders in the industry.

November 30, 2023

Upscaling Solid-State Batteries

After years of development, the first solid-state battery cells and prototypes are now making their way into the market. When, where and at which cost?

October 17, 2023

A new form of Artificial Intelligence

Can #GenerativeAI unlock new value for the battery sector? Sphere Energy says: “Absolutely!”

April 19, 2023

Navigating the SSB hype

We really enjoyed this year’s Batteries Event in Lyon. Thank you for visiting our booth and attending our talk - we are looking forward to collaborating with you!

July 13, 2023

Impact & compliance strategies for upcoming PFAS Regulations

Check out the recording of our discussion with Mario Gehrlein (CEO, E-Lyte Innovations), Eric Kish (CEO, Nanoramic Labs), and Lukas Lutz (Co-Founder, Sphere Energy). They discuss how the EU's proposed PFAS regulations will impact the battery industry, as well as compliance strategies that the industry can adopt.

June 12, 2023

Cracking the Code of European Gigafactories

The battery market is experiencing a transformative surge, with projections estimating a market size of $400 billion by 2030 and annual growth rates exceeding 30%. This burgeoning sector offers a unique opportunity to revitalize local economies, especially during times of economic uncertainty. Beyond its pivotal role in the automotive industry, batteries have become strategic assets influencing various sectors, including power tools and consumer electronics.​

April 19, 2023

Navigating the Solid-State Battery Hype

‍In this article, we will examine SSB technology from an industry-relevant point of view and explore the benefits and limitations of different solid-state batteries.

March 17, 2023

A non-academic perspective on the future of lithium-based batteries

In the field of Li-Ion batteries, there is often a substantial divide between academic research and industrial market needs. This is in part driven by a lack of peer-reviewed publications from industry. In this webinar we present a non-academic view on applied research in LIB batteries to sharpen the focus and help bridge the gap between academic and industrial research. We focus our discussion on key metrics and challenges to be considered when developing new technologies in this industry.

October 26, 2021

What is the battery of the future?

Batteries are part of our future — there’s no doubt about that. But the question is, which battery technology are we talking about?

October 26, 2021

Lithium Iron Phosphate, the “new” kid on the battery block?!

Where is the battery market for alternative cell chemistries heading?