Solid-state batteries change the electrolyte from liquid to solid electrolyte, replacing the electrolyte and separator of traditional lithium-ion batteries.
Compared with the flammable and volatile characteristics of lithium batteries, using liquid electrolytes at high temperatures. Solid-state batteries have higher energy density.
Under the same volume or weight, the higher the energy density of the battery. The more electricity and the longer the battery life.
Compared with ternary lithium battery and lithium iron phosphate battery. Solid-state batteries are safer and more stable, with longer battery life and longer cycle life.
Once the liquid lithium battery is squeezed and impacted, the diaphragm will rupture, resulting in a short circuit between the positive and negative electrodes.
At the same time, a large amount of heat will generate inside the lithium battery. In addition, the flammable organic solvent in the liquid electrolyte may cause the battery to catch fire or even explode, which is relatively unstable.
Therefore, more and more manufacturers begin to lay out the production of solid-state batteries. This article mainly lists the top 10 solid state battery Companies in the world.
CATL
Company Introduction
CATL also called Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited. CATL is a Chinese battery manufacturer and technology company established in 2011. Specializing in the production of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. In 2021, CATL has a market share of 32.6% and is the world’s largest manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. With an output of 96.7 GWh, a year-on-year increase of 167.5%. The company plans to achieve manufacturing capacity targets of >500 Gwh by 2025 and >800 Gwh by 2030.
Established Year
2021
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BYD
Company Introduction
BYD is a publicly-listed Chinese conglomerate manufacturing company headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.It was founded by Wang Chuanfu in February 1995. The company has two major subsidiaries, BYD Automobile and BYD Electronic.BYD Company focuses on automobiles, buses, electric bicycles, trucks, forklifts, solar panels and rechargeable batteries industries.
Established Year
1995
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LG Chem
Company Introduction
LG Chem is the largest Korean chemical company and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. It was the 10th largest chemical company in the world by sales in 2017. The company has eight factories in South Korea and a network of 29 business locations in 15 countries. This network includes a holding company in China, 14 overseas manufacturing subsidiaries, five marketing subsidiaries, seven representative offices, and two R&D centers.
Established Year
1947
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Panasonic
Company Introduction
Panasonic is a major Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation, headquartered in Kadoma, Osaka. It was founded by Kōnosuke Matsushita in 1918 as a lightbulb socket manufacturer. In addition to consumer electronics, of which it was the world’s largest maker in the late 20th century, Panasonic offers a wide range of products and services, including rechargeable batteries, automotive and avionic systems, industrial systems, as well as home renovation and construction.
Established Year
1935
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Quantum Scape
Company Introduction
QuantumScape is an American company that develops solid state lithium metal batteries for electric cars. Founded in 2010 by Jagdeep Singh, Tim Holme and Professor Fritz Prinz of Stanford University. In 2012, QuantumScape began working with German automaker Volkswagen.
At early of 2018, Volkswagen invested $100 million in the company, becoming the largest shareholder. In the same year, Volkswagen and QuantumScape announced the establishment of a joint production project to prepare for mass production of solid state batteries. In June 2020, Volkswagen made an additional $200 million investment into the company.
Established Year
2010
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Solid Power
Company Introduction
Solid Power is a leading developer of all-solid-state rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles. Its batteries are extremely energy-dense, 50% denser when compared to lithium-ion rechargeable batteries.
Solid Power’s batteries can also power devices such as portable electronics, aircraft, and satellites.
Solid-state batteries like the ones developed by Solid Power do not contain volatile or flammable liquid components, as such, they are safer.
The company currently produces 20 Ah multi-layer all-solid-state lithium metal batteries on its continuous roll-to-roll production line based in Louisville, Colorado. However, the all-solid-state batteries it currently produces are dimed as prototypes that are currently being validated by the company’s strategic partners.
Solid Power is expected to sell its all-solid-state batteries this year, however, the batteries for automotive applications are expected to hit the market by 2026.
Established Year
2011
Company website
https://solidpowerbattery.com/
Wellon
Company Introduction
Wellon is a chinese high-tech enterprise specializing in the R&D and production of hybrid solid-liquid electrolyte lithium-ion batteries and all-solid-state lithium batteries, and has a series of core patents and technologies. It is a clean energy laboratory of the Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences. The only industrialized platform for solid-state battery technology. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Beijing and has three production bases in Fangshan, Beijing, Liyang, Jiangsu and Huzhou, Zhejiang.
The company integrates high-precision talents in battery materials, cells, systems and other fields, focusing on high-energy density, high-safety, high-power, wide-temperature range, long-life hybrid solid-liquid electrolyte batteries and all-solid-state battery products, through original innovation. Breaking through the bottleneck of existing technology, the application covers new energy vehicles and ships, large-scale energy storage, 3C consumption, other industries and other fields.
Established Year
2016
Company website
http://www.solidstatelion.com/
QingTao
Company Introduction
QingTao is a leader in the industrialization of solid-state lithium batteries in China. The company focuses on the industrial transformation of top new energy material technologies. Through the original development of key materials for lithium batteries, innovative design of equipment and optimization of mass production processes, the company has taken the lead in realizing the industrialization of solid-state lithium batteries and built a complete system of independent intellectual property rights.
Established Year
2014
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Ampcera
Company Introduction
Ampcera is a niche solid-state battery company focused on developing high-performance solid-state electrolyte materials. Its solid-state electrolyte material is designed for solid-state batteries used in electric vehicles and other applications.
Ampcera protects its technology through a growing number of US and international patent applications. Its electrolyte membrane is characterized by high ionic conductivity, high critical current density for lithium metal (>450 Wh/kg), and controllable thickness of 20-75 microns. These properties allow electrolytes to be sold relatively cheaply and charged quickly.
Ampcera has more than 100 industry customers and R&D partners, from major automotive OEMs to solid-state battery manufacturers. The company is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with an R&D laboratory in Tucson, Arizona.
Established Year
2017
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ProLigium
Company Introduction
Founded in 2006, ProLogium Technology is an energy innovation company focused on solid-state battery research, development, and manufacturing, that provides next-generation battery solutions for electric vehicles in consumer markets and industrial applications. Through years of proven core technologies, ProLogium fulfills requirements for batteries including extreme safety, high energy density and low cost. With its automated pilot production line, ProLogium has provided nearly 8,000 solid-state battery sample cells to global car manufacturers for testing and module development. ProLogium Technology is currently the world’s only solid-state battery manufacturer that has reached mass production and continues to inspire global battery innovation towards a fully electric, sustainable future.
Established Year
2006
