Do we need to go beyond lithium for our energy storage needs?
Are lithium-based battery chemistries getting too much attention in the energy storage space? What are the alternatives available?

Are lithium-based battery chemistries getting too much attention in the energy storage space? What are the alternatives available? That’s what we’re due to explore in our upcoming webinar on Wednesday.
Dubbed, Beyond Lithium: Exploring alternative battery technologies, this webinar will delve into the next big developments in energy storage. Several sources indicate the industrial battery market was valued at circa. $22.4 billion in 2024 and predict the market will grow to $41.2 billion by 2032, but with questions swirling around the sourcing and safety of lithium-based batteries, should the industry be exploring alternative battery chemistries?
Electrical Review will be joined by Dr. Thomas Verghese, Technical Manager at EnerSys, Euan Park, Principal Electrical Engineer at Vantage Data Centers, and John Booth, Consultant, at Carbon3IT Ltd.
Those joining the webinar can expect:
- An overview of alternative battery chemistries: From sodium-ion and magnesium-ion to solid-state solutions
- Insights into technical advancements: Understanding the obstacles to achieving higher energy density, a longer cycle life, and broader commercial acceptance
- Manufacturing and scalability strategies: Tips on reducing costs and boosting production volumes for next-gen solutions
- Environmental and sustainability analysis: A closer look at the environmental footprint of different chemistries
You can register for this webinar now, with the session due to take place at 2pm on February 12. All attendees will also receive an upcoming copy of Electrical Review’s Energy Storage trend report, which is scheduled to be released next week.
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