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Silicon Carbide is making waves in the energy storage industry, especially for high-voltage, high-frequency, and high-efficiency applications. With superior advantages over traditional #IGBTs, it's no wonder more industry leaders are adopting SiC technology. SiC solutions are demonstrating impressive benefits in energy storage products such as higher efficiency, smaller size, lighter weight, lower cost, and better high-temperature performance. As technology advances and costs decrease, we anticipate broader application of SiC in energy storage. Stay ahead with #SiCTechnology #EnergyStorage #SiC 

💡Did you know? Hydrogen can be used as a reducing agent in industrial processes to remove impurities from metals and metal oxides. It is commonly employed in the production of high-purity silicon for semiconductor applications. The use of hydrogen as a reducing agent offers several advantages in industrial applications. Hydrogen can be environmentally friendly, making it a sustainable choice compared to traditional reducing agents like carbon.    🌍Follow our LinkedIn page to learn more about hydrogen and how Stargate Hydrogen's cutting-edge electrolysis technology is shaping the future of clean energy.  #GreenHydrogen #GreenTech #stargatehydrogen 

👉 The Evolution of Solar Cells: The First Generation Technologies 👈 Since the first solar cell was created in 1941, crystalline silicon solar cells have remained the mainstream choice in the market. 🔹 PERC Technology: PERC (Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell) technology is well-established and cost-efficient. By utilizing a passivation layer, PERC cells achieve enhanced efficiency. 🔹 TOPCon Technology: TOPCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact) technology, closely related to PERC, uses N-type silicon wafers and advanced passivation techniques. It is a leading technology in the current market. 🔹IBC Technology: IBC (Interdigitated Back Contact) cells feature a front surface free of grid lines, resulting in higher conversion efficiency and a more aesthetically pleasing product. 🔹HJT Technology: HJT (Heterojunction) cells boast a bifacial structure combined with double-sided ITO conductive films, effectively preventing PID (Potential Induced Degradation) and LID (Light-Induced Degradation) effects. #Junnoenergy #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #SolarCells #PERC #TOPCon #IBC #HJT #Sustainability #Innovation

As we venture into the future of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), the quest for the perfect battery technology continues. What do you think will be the game-changer? Share your thoughts! 💬✨ Current Contenders: 1. Lithium-Ion: The reigning champion, but how long will it maintain its supremacy? 2. Solid-State Batteries: Promising enhanced safety and energy density. Could this be the next leap forward? 3. Flow Batteries: Making a resurgence with scalability benefits. Will it take the lead? 4. Graphene Batteries: A rising star in the research arena. Could it revolutionise BESS? ⚡️💡 What's your bet on the future of BESS? 🤔 #bess #batterytech #futuretech #renewableenergy

Exciting News! 🚘 Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has launched the latest white paper, “Silicon Carbide Chips: The Auto Sector’s Newest Supply Hurdle.” Revolutionary advancements in material sciences have given rise to wide bandgap materials, offering remarkable energy efficiency improvements over traditional silicon. The potential for renewable energy adoption and electrified transportation are vital for achieving sustainability goals. Among these materials, silicon carbide (SiC) stands out as the frontrunner poised to replace silicon in high-power applications. By 2025, is projected that #electricvehicle (EV) platforms incorporate SiC components, driving a CAGR of more than 30% for the SiC market through 2030. Find out more about the SiC market evolution: https://lnkd.in/eCmmftZT #RenewableEnergy #electricvehicles #BCGonIndustrialGoods #GreenTechnologies #SiC

Increasing #EVbattery performance while lowering cost? That’s the goal of OneD Battery Sciences. With a breakthrough technology known as SINANODE, the company is successfully adding more energy-dense silicon into the anodes of lithium-ion EV #batteries to increase efficiency and affordability. To learn more about this ground-breaking technology, we sat down with Vincent Pluvinage, PhD, CEO and Co-founder, OneD Battery Sciences, to discuss the current state of EV battery production and how SINANODE can further EV adoption. #SAETomorrowToday https://sae.to/44S8ePT

Charging Forward Battery manufacturers have made strides to lower the cost and increase the range of electrical vehicles while reducing the recharging time, but the quest for improving battery range and recharging time and lowering the cost continues… Battery Battle by Alan Ricter is an informative article which discusses preparing for the electric vehicle battery energy source that comes out on top. Our very own Bradley Larschan weighs regarding the impact of graphene in this pursuit. #Avadain #evbattery #graphene #ChargingTheFuture https://lnkd.in/eZBPyF5R

Data quality in #ASSB's - a topic that is very important to us! Together with the experts form hte GmbH, we put together this white paper - sharing our experiences and best practices with the field.

Last week, we had the pleasure of participating at a workshop organized by the High Tech Campus Eindhoven. Our process engineer, Joost van Himste, showcased the rapid growth of Spatial ALD technology, extending beyond semiconductors and solar applications. Notably, Spatial ALD is making significant contributions to advancements in hydrogen generation (PEM Electrolyzers), hydrogen conversion (Fuel cells), and energy storage (Li-ion batteries). The focus is on achieving cost-effectiveness, enhancing performance, and extending the lifecycle in these applications. #nanotechnology #energytransition #decarbonization #composites #fuelcell #hydrogen #atomiclayerdeposition #spatialatomiclayerdeposition #ALDep

"The Citrine Platform allows us to accelerate our #development of the next-generation #lithium metal #battery with 2x the #energy density of a conventional lithium-ion battery, thus providing twice the driving distances per battery charge." — Sion Power Corporation Learn how our portfolio company, Citrine Informatics, is partnering with Sion Power to accelerate battery #technology development using #AI-assisted R&D on Batteries News — https://lnkd.in/ebviyPNP #DCportfoliocompany #materials #materialsscience #artificialintelligence #machinelearning #data #infrastructure #sustainability #efficiency