SOLiTHOR, World Leaders in the Development of All- Solid-State Lithium Battery Technology joins the Maritime Battery Forum
The Netherlands, 19th July 2024 - SOLiTHOR, world leaders in the development and commercialisation of safe, clean and environmentally friendly rechargeable all-solid-state lithium battery technology for the electromobility sector has joined the Maritime Battery Forum.
SOLiTHOR was founded in September 2021 by Huw Hampson-Jones and Dr Fanny Bardé and has been fully operational since early 2022. It is located in a state-of-the-art facility in Sint-Truiden, Belgium and is a world leader in the development and commercialisation of intrinsically safe all-solid-state lithium battery technology for the electromobility sector. SOLiTHOR boasts expertise across critical areas of the battery value chain, including solid-state components production, cell manufacturing, and module production, and is successfully developing breakthrough battery technologies.
High Energy Density and Safe Technology
In contrast to the energy density of a conventional lithium-ion cell which will stagnate around its practical limit of 800 Wh/L (300 Wh/kg), SOLiTHOR’s all-solid-state battery cells will significantly penetrate the 800Wh/L ceiling. Their rechargeable all-solid-state lithium battery technology will serve as an upgrade to maritime applications. The safety of their nano-SCE solid electrolyte aims to eliminate the risk of fire and explosions. Faster charging times will also result in a shorter downtime and turnaround.
With an improved energy density, charging speed and most importantly, safety, the company’s innovative and groundbreaking technology is very appealing and is set to take the maritime battery industry by storm. Keeping a firm focus on sustainability, the technology is environmentally friendly as the batteries can be recycled and reused. The company is committed to sustainable battery production and materials (no costly rare earth elements such as germanium), no high temperature treatment, with minimal use of solvent and cobalt.
Technology Applications for Maritime
In addition to applying its technology to the aerospace, aviation and automobile industries, in maritime, SOLiTHOR will initially target the Yacht, Inland Water Vessel and Submersible Vessel & Drone markets, ensuring to leverage the same technological advantages for the maritime sector as those developed for the aviation market with similar power and safety requirements. By joining the Maritime Battery Forum, the company aims to glean knowledge and enhance its understanding of the maritime market’s battery requirements as well as collaborate potentially with pack makers, integrators and/or ship builders.
As a global forum committed to accelerating the adoption of maritime batteries, the MBF community, partners and observers will benefit from regular updates on the development of SOLiTHOR’s all-solid-state lithium metal technology as it progresses towards commercialisation.
About the Maritime Battery Forum
The Maritime Battery Forum was founded with the aim of promoting new and efficient energy storage technologies in the maritime industry. With over 78 members in 3 continents, the MBF works to disseminate information, facilitate discussion about and review new technology which is complementary to battery technology-based solutions or in one way or the other play an important role towards a zero-emission vision.
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