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Ultracapacitors - A Global Industry and Market Analysis

Innovative Research and Products (iRAP), Inc.
August 31, 2006
88 Pages - SKU: IRAP1445657

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An ultracapacitor (supercapacitor or electric double-layer capacitor (EDLC)) stores more power than a battery and more energy than a capacitor. For this reason, it brings significant benefits in both “peak-assist”and “power-assist” applications. Most advanced ultracapacitors today use two carbon electrodes with an organic electrolyte. This creates a problem for designers, since the energy that carbon-carbon electrodes are able to store effectively is limited, and the electrolyte is both expensive and potentially hazardous. The next generation of supercapacitors (asymmetric or hybrid supercapacitors) substitutes one of the carbon electrodes for a “redox” electrode similar to those used in batteries. The use of a battery-like electrode in combination with a carbon electrode increases the energy density considerably; though the power density decreases.

The study focuses on key ultracapacitor products and provides data about the size and growth of the ultracapacitors markets, company profiles and industry trends. Also, the goal of this report is to provide a detailed and comprehensive multi-client study of the markets in North America, Europe, Japan, China, India, Korea and the rest of the world (ROW) for ultracapacitors as well as potential business opportunities in the future. The objectives include thorough coverage of underlying economic issues driving the ultracapacitors business, as well as assessments of new, advanced ultracapacitors that companies are developing. Also covered are legislative pressures for more safety and environmental protection, as well as users’ expectations for economical ultracapacitors.

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ULTRACAPACITORS MARKET TO GROW OVER 15% TILL 2011

According to a new report from Innovative Research and Products (iRAP) titled “Ultracapacitors - A Global Industry and Market Analysis (ETP-101),” the ultracapacitors market will see continued growth during 2006 to 2011. The $272 million (in US$) worldwide ultracapacitor business in 2006 will continue to grow at an AAGR of 15.3% through 2011 to reach $560 million.

Although ultracapacitors (also known as supercapacitors or electric double-layer capacitors (EDLC)) have been around since the 1960s, they are relatively expensive and only recently have begun to be manufactured in sufficient quantities to become cost-competitive. Today one can find ultracapacitors in a range of electronic devices, from computers to cars.

An ultracapacitor stores more power than a battery and more energy than a capacitor. For this reason, it brings significant benefits in both “peak-assist” and “power-assist” applications. Traditional symmetric supercapacitors with two identical electrodes work by storing energy electrostatically, by polarizing an electrolyte solution at the electrode surface.

Most advanced ultracapacitors today use two carbon electrodes with an organic electrolyte. This creates a problem for designers, since the energy that carbon-carbon electrodes are able to store effectively is limited, and the electrolyte is both expensive and potentially hazardous. The next generation of supercapacitors (asymmetric or hybrid supercapacitors) substitutes one of the carbon electrodes for a “redox” electrode similar to those used in batteries. The use of a battery-like electrode in combination with a carbon electrode increases the energy density considerably; though the power density decreases.

Report Highlights

This study focuses on key ultracapacitor products and provides data about the size and growth of the ultracapacitors markets, company profiles and industry trends. Markets are estimated for North America, Europe, Japan, China, India, Korea and the rest of the world (ROW).

The report provides a thorough coverage of underlying economic issues driving the ultracapacitors business, as well as assessments of new, advanced ultracapacitors that companies are developing. Also covered are legislative pressures for more safety and environmental protection, as well as users’ expectations for economical ultracapacitors.

The study also provides extensive quantification of the many important facets of market development in ultracapacitors, which in turn, contributes to a determination of what kind of strategic response companies may adopt in order to compete in these dynamic markets.

Report Conclusions

In 2005, the global ultracapacitors market was estimated at US $238 million. This market is expected to grow to over US $272 million by 2006 and over US $560 million by 2011.
There are three major markets where ultracapacitors are needed, each having its own specific requirements. These are automotive, consumer electronics and industrial power management.
The automotive market wants to use ultracapacitors as load-leveling devices with batteries in electric and hybrid vehicles. By far the highest-value target for ultracapacitor technology is the global automobile industry.
The consumer electronics market needs small high-frequency devices in order to reduce battery size.
The industrial power market needs ultracapacitors for power quality, using ultracapacitors to handle power surges and short-term power loss.

Introduction: Study Goal And Objectives; Reasons For Doing The Study; Contributions Of The Study; Scope And Format; Methodology; Information Sources; Whom The Study Caters To; Author’s Credentials
Executive Summary: Summary Table Global Market For Ultracapacitors, By Application Through 2011; Summary Figure Global Market For Ultracapacitors, By Application
Industry Overview: Background; Types And Applications; Table 1 Market Domain And Applications Of Ultracapacitors; Markets; CONSUMER ELECTRONICS APPLICATIONS; INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS; Market Size And Share; Table 2 Summary Of Global Market For Ultracapacitors, By Application Through 2011; Figure 1 Summary Of Global Market For Ultracapacitors, By Application In 2006 And 2011; Table 3 Summary Of Global Market For Ultracapacitors, By Region Through 2011; Figure 2 Regional Percentages Of Market Share For Ultracapacitors, 2006 And 2011
Ultracapacitor Technologies And Products: Definitions; Ultracapacitors Vs. Lithium-ion Batteries; Ultracapacitors Vs. Capacitors; Table 4 Comparison Of Ultracapacitor And Battery Characteristics; Table 5 Current Materials Used In Electric Double-layer Capacitors (Edlc) By Technology 2006; Table 5 Current Materials Used In Electric Double-layer Capacitors (Edlc) By Technology 2006 (Continued); Table 5 Current Materials Used In Electric Double-layer Capacitors (Edlc) By Technology 2006 (Continued); Table 5 Current Materials Used In Electric Double-layer Capacitors (Edlc) By Technology 2006 (Continued); Table 6 Emerging Materials Used In Electric Double-layer Capacitors (Edlcs); Table 7 Typical Sizes Of Compact Ultracapacitor Cells Coin Type; Table 8 Typical Sizes Of Coin Ultracapacitor Cells; Table 9 Typical Sizes Of Large-size Modules Of Ultracapacitor Cells
Industry Structure: Industry Structure (Continued); Market Players; Table 10 Top Five Manufacturers Of Ultracapacitors In 2006 Company; Table 11 Ultracapacitor Product Line Reference-2006; Table 11 Ultracapacitor Product Line Reference-2006 (Continued); Supplier Overview; Supplier Overview (Continued); Competitive Trends; Competitive Trends (Continued); New Electrodes; Electrolytes And Lithium Ions; Strategic Alliances; Competition; Partnerships And Consolidation; Table 12 Acquisitions And Mergers Of Companies Manufacturing Ultracapacitors During 1989 To 2006; Table 12 Acquisitions And Mergers Of Companies Manufacturing Ultracapacitors During 1989 To 2006 (Continued)
Patents And Patent Analysis: List Of Patents; Patent Analysis; Patents Of Electric Double-layer Capacitors (Edlcs); Table 13 Number Of Us Patents Granted To Companies In The Ultracapacitor (Edlc) Design Category From 2001 Through 2005; Figure 3 Top Companies In Terms Of Us Patents Granted For Ultracapacitors From 2001 Through 2005; Ultracapacitors: U.S. Patent Activity; International Overview Of U.S. Patent Activity In Ultracapacitors; Table 14 Number Of Us Patents Granted By Assigned Country/Region For Ultracapacitors From Jan. 2001 To Dec. 2005; International Overview Of U.S. Patent Activity In; Ultracapacitors (Continued)
Company Profiles: Advanced Capacitor Technologies; Avx Corporation; Axion Power; Batscap; Cap-xx Usa, Inc; Cooper Electronic Technologies; Elit Co.; Elna; Epcos Ag; Esma; Evans Capacitor; Hohsen Corp.; Maxwell Technologies; Mit Lab For Electromagnetic And Electronic Systems (Lees); Nanotecture Ltd; Nec Tokin America, Inc; Nesscap Co., Ltd.; Nichicon; Nisshinbo Industries, Inc.,; Omron Corporation; Panasonic Ev Energy Co., Ltd; Shizuki; Skeleton Nanolab; Tavrima Canada; United Chemi-con
List Of Tables
Summary Table:
Global Market For Ultracapacitors, By Application Through 2011: Table 1 Market Domain And Applications Of Ultracapacitors; Table 2 Summary Of Global Market For Ultracapacitors, By Application Through 2011; Table 3 Summary Of Global Market For Ultracapacitors, By Region Through 2011; Table 4 Comparison Of Ultracapacitor And Battery Characteristics; Table 5 Current Materials Used In Electric Double-layer Capacitors (Edlc) By Technology 2006; Table 5 Current Materials Used In Electric Double-layer Capacitors (Edlc) By Technology 2006 (Continued); Table 5 Current Materials Used In Electric Double-layer Capacitors (Edlc) By Technology 2006 (Continued); Table 5 Current Materials Used In Electric Double-layer Capacitors (Edlc) By Technology 2006 (Continued); Table 6 Emerging Materials Used In Electric Double-layer Capacitors (Edlcs); Table 7 Typical Sizes Of Compact Ultracapacitor Cells; Table 8 Typical Sizes Of Coin Ultracapacitor Cells; Table 9 Typical Sizes Of Large-size Modules Of Ultracapacitor Cells; Table 10 Top Five Manufacturers Of Ultracapacitors In 2006; Table 11 Ultracapacitor Product Line Reference-2006; Table 11 Ultracapacitor Product Line Reference-2006 (Continued); Table 12 Acquisitions And Mergers Of Companies Manufacturing Ultracapacitors During 1989 To 2006; Table 12 Acquisitions And Mergers Of Companies Manufacturing Ultracapacitors During 1989 To 2006 (Continued); Table 13 Number Of Us Patents Granted To Companies In The Ultracapacitor (Edlc) Design Category From 2001 Through 2005; Table 14 Number Of Us Patents Granted By Assigned Country/Region For Ultracapacitors From Jan. 2001 To Dec. 2005
Summary Figure:
Global Market For Ultracapacitors, By Application: Figure 1 Summary Of Global Market For Ultracapacitors, By Application In 2006 And 2011; Figure 2 Regional Percentages Of Market Share For Ultracapacitors, 2006 And 2011; Figure 3 Top Companies In Terms Of Us Patents Granted For Ultracapacitors From 2001 Through 2005

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