Since the introduction of lithium-ion (Li-ion) in the early 1990s by Sony, Li-ion batteries have outclassed and outperformed nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries with its higher energy density and higher operating voltage. It is extensively being used in portable devices, powering EVs and being used in the grid for energy storage. They have been experiencing incremental improvement in performance with improvements in their energy density over the past 20 years. However, the demand for batteries that can store higher energy and can also last longer has increased over the years. This is due to the increased application in EVs and for energy storage in smart grids. This has led to the need and development of different electrodes and materials, which enable the development of the next-generation batteries such as Li-S, lithium solid-state, and lithium-air batteries. These batteries are similar to current generation batteries but can store a higher amount of energy when compared with Li-ion batteries. These are also safer. Many countries are investing heavily in R&D initiatives to improve the efficiency and operations of their next-generation batteries.

PART 01: Executive summary

Highlights

PART 02: Scope of the report

Top-vendor offerings

PART 03: Market research methodology

Research methodology

Economic indicators

PART 04: Introduction

Key market highlights

PART 05: Market landscape

Market overview

Market size and forecast

Five forces analysis

PART 06: Market segmentation by application

Global next-generation battery market by application

2015-2020

Global next-generation battery market by transportation

2015-2020

Global next-generation battery market by grid storage

2015-2020

Global next-generation battery market by consumer

electronics 2015-2020

PART 07: Geographical segmentation

Global next-generation battery market by geography

2015-2020

Next-generation battery market in Americas

Next-generation battery market in EMEA

Next-generation battery market in APAC

PART 08: Market drivers

Growing investments in renewable energy production

Increased government support for EVs

Market-driven innovation

PART 09: Impact of drivers

PART 10: Market challenges

Growing competition from alternative technologies

Uncertainties associated with low crude oil prices

PART 11: Impact of drivers and challenges

PART 12: Market trends

Reducing GHG emissions and promoting cleaner energy

in order to slow climate change

Rising number of vendors and collaborations

Change in grid structure drives demands for energy

storage

PART 13: Vendor landscape

Other prominent vendors

PART 14: Key vendor analysis

Sion Power

Seeo

OXIS Energy

Fluidic Energy

GS Yuasa

PART 15: Appendix

List of abbreviations

PART 16: Explore Technavio