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March 19, 2025

Optimizing battery cell performance and safety through pressure monitoring systems

As the global shift to electric vehicles accelerates, solid-state batteries (SSBs) have emerged as the most promising candidate to overcome existing performance and safety limitations of lithium-ion technology. In Solid-State Batteries 2024, Sphere Energy delivers a comprehensive and realistic outlook on the current landscape of SSB development—balancing hype with hard data. This whitepaper investigates the key technological breakthroughs, strategic shifts from automakers, and the increasing pressure on companies to present real, testable full-cell prototypes. It highlights the maturing field of SSBs, from high-voltage cathodes and Li-metal anodes to the industrial challenges of manufacturing scale-up, and critically analyzes whether premium segments like EVs and aerospace will be the initial proving grounds for adoption.

February 17, 2025

Beyond Language Models

What happens when pressure meets precision in the heart of a battery? This whitepaper by Sphere Energy and Flexoo explores the often-overlooked yet critical role of pressure distribution in the performance, safety, and longevity of battery cells—especially in the fast-evolving worlds of EVs and stationary energy storage systems.

September 5, 2024

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

At Sphere Energy, we believe the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) is undergoing a profound transformation. Over the past few years, Generative Pre-trained Transformer models used in large language models (LLMs) like GPT-3 and GPT-4 have captured the public's imagination with their impressive language processing capabilities. These models have showcased the power of transformer-based architectures, demonstrating their potential across a wide range of language-based tasks. However, we think the next major evolution in AI lies beyond language alone: it’s in agentic AI and foundation models.

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!

August 1, 2023

Breaking the heat barrier

Increasing heat generation in next generation battery technologies calls for efficient battery thermal management systems. Within this context thermal interface materials (TIM) have emerged as crucial add ons to dissipate and absorb heat during battery discharge and charge.

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.