The global market for electric energy storage (EES) systems will increase from $2.3 billion in 2007 to an estimated $2.6 billion by the end of 2008. It should reach $3.8 billion by 2013, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0%. This report contains:

• Descriptions of various types of electric energy storage (EES) technologies including pumped hydro, compressed air energy, lead-acid batteries, sodium sulfur batteries, vanadium redox flow batteries, flywheels, superconducting magnetic storage and supercapacitors
• The current market status of the EES industry, with trends and forecasts for growth over the next 5 years
• Analysis of EES-related patents issued during the past 3 years
• Profiles of major companies working in EES.

The global market for large and advanced batteries increased from $8.4 billion in 2006 to $8.9 billion in 2007. It should reach $11.4 billion by 2012, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. This report contains:

• Descriptions of various types of large and advanced batteries including those for traction, marine and aviation applications, computers, handtools, lawncare products, military/aerospace applications, uninterruptible power supplies, emergency lighting, remote power, alternative energy storage and alternative vehicles
• The current global market status of the large and advanced battery industry, with trends and forecasts for growth over the next 5 years
• Discussion of advanced battery research and development worldwide, especially in the Far East, the United States, Europe (especially France), and Canada
• Technological issues including the latest trends and a thorough patent analysis
• Company profiles.

The U.S. lithium battery material market was worth more than $3.4 billion in 2000 and grew to over than $5.6 billion in 2006. To put this in perspective, BCC estimates that the entire U.S. battery market was worth nearly $33 billion in 2006 (much of this for lead-acid automotive batteries). The scope of this report covers:

• The primary and secondary lithium battery technology and markets, including portable products, medical products, secondary applications, military/aerospace, automotive and motive power
• The principal electrode materials and active elements, from aluminum metal, cobalt compounds and conductive polymers to fullerenes, rare earth compounds and vanadium compounds
• Market sectors, and market analysis (including a 5-year market projection)
• Industry structure and competitive aspects, including profiles of leading global companies and research activities

The components for PEM fuel cells market in North America is expected to rise at an average annual growth rate of 25.1% to $929 million in 2011. This report:

• Focuses on the electrolytes of polymer membranes; the heart of the proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell.
• Examines the advancing technology of these membranes, the membrane electrode assembly (MEA) and the bipolar plates.
• Reviews the companies involved in these developments, the current and projected incentives, and the projected markets for such technologies.
• Identifies the applications of the PEM fuel cell as a power source for transportation, stationary distributive power, and small-scale applications such as portable electronic devices.
• Identifies how researchers are solving the search for better membranes that have greater tolerances to poisoning, greater durability, and lower costs.
• Underlines the fact that commercialization of fuel cells is not solely influenced by engineers and scientists working on stacks and reformers, but how the major cost issue of the catalyst component is addressed.

The $1.64 billion worldwide market in new components for the HEV business in 2005 will continue to grow exponentially, and an AAGR of 24 % is forecasted through 2010. The report contains:

• A review of the component industry related to Hybrid electric vehicles and the industry's structure
• An overview of technological developments including some of the patents in the field
• An examination of the regulatory roles governing the field
• Analysis of worldwide commercial applications of Hybrid electric vehicle components and their markets with forecasts to 2010
• Examination of the many companies involved with details on the competitive position of the main players in the market and the strategic options they face
• Competitive factors such as marketing, distribution and operations

The U.S. market for large-and-advanced batteries was valued at $3.0 billion in 2003 and is growing at an average annual rate (AAGR) of 8.8%. The report contains:

• Discussion of general battery technology, covering widely used, recently commercialized and developmental large battery systems
• Coverage of established markets, including motive power, portable product power and stationary power
• Coverage of developing markets in electric vehicles, utility load leveling and military/aerospace applications
• Forecasts through 2008 for all market sectors
• Profiles of large-and-advanced battery companies.

The overall U.S. market for next generation vehicle components is estimated at $35 million in 2004 and is expected to rise at an AAGR (average annual growth rate) of 42.8% to $208 million in 2009. The report contains:

• Overview of the changing U.S. auto industry and automotive technology
• Examination of the four major components of nex gen vehicles: fuel cell modules, hydrogen storage, batteries and ultracapacitors, and the electric motor and drive
• Analysis of the projected markets for these components with forecasts through 2009
• Identification of the companies competing for their share of this technological advance
• Analysis of the primary factors shaping the marketplace: government, the automotive industry itself and the consumer.

The U.S. lithium battery material market grew to more than $2 billion in 2003. Rising at an average annual growth rate of 4.7%, this market will reach $2.7 billion in 2009. The report contains:

• Analysis of the following battery product markets
        - portable products
        - medical products
        - stationary applications
        - military/aerospace
        - automotive and motive power
• Analysis of lithium battery materials, including
        - electrode materials and active elements
        - lithium battery electrolytes
        - battery separators.

The U.S. wholesale market for battery control technology was in excess of $2.2 billion in 2003 and should rise at an average annual growth rate of 11.3% to more than $4.2 billion by 2009. The report contains:

• Analysis of battery control technology markets by end use, including automotive, traction, marine and aviation, portable products, stationary (UPS, emergency, remote), and developing markets (hybrid vehicle, military, aerospace, etc.)
• Analysis of the markets by control technology, including battery chargers and power converters, battery power conditioners and smart battery systems
• Market forecasts through 2009.

Total U.S. market for fuel cells and advanced batteries in the military is expected to drop at an average annual growth rate of 7.7% from a wartime-enhanced $313.4 million in 2003 to $210 million in 2008. The report contains:

• An examination of the trends that are likely and appropriate for the use of fuel cells for large stationary power, mobile power and small-scale power needs
• Discussion of existing and projected uses and markets for fuel cells as well as advanced batteries
• Analysis of the hurdles to be overcome in moving fuel cells into the military
• Market forecasts for these technologies through 2008.

The U.S. market for components that make up a fuel cell stack will increase at an impressive 26% average annual growth rate to reach $475 million in 2008. The report includes coverage of:

• Polymer membranes
• Membrane electrode assemblies
• Bipolar plates
• Catalyst components
• Companies involved in these developments
• Industry consolidation
• Current and projected incentives
• Projected markets for such technologies through 2008.

The U.S. market for next generation transportation was valued at $3.4 billion in 2002. Expected to grow at an average annual growth rate of 11.7%, the market will reach nearly $6 billion by 2007. This BCC study examines:

• The market and technology for large vehicles such as buses
• The light vehicle market
• The small device market
• Other markets that fuel cells might be powering in the future
• The present and near-term (2007) zero or ultralow emission transportation markets
• The companies competing for their share of this inevitable technological advance.

The portable products market is estimated to reach nearly $68 million by 2007, at an average annual growth rate of 2.6%. This report covers:

• The portable product industry
• The secondary and primary battery industry
• Five-year market projections, technologies and new developments
• Two new portable power supplies - ultracapacitors and fuel cells
• Power station and battery charger markets
• Industry structures, driving forces and profiles of leading companies.

The U.S. small and portable battery and fuel cell material market was worth more than $980 million at the wholesale level in 2001 and, growing at an average annual rate (AAGR) of 5.7%, will approach $1.3 billion in 2006. This report provides coverage of:

• The latest technologies
• Industry structure and competitive aspects, including driving forces, trade practices, internationalization aspects, material supply chains, purchasing influences and prices, and material company market shares
• Markets for battery electrodes, electrolytes and separators
• Markets for fuel processing and storage, fuel cell electrodes and electrocatalysts and fuel cell electrolytes
• Markets for specific battery and fuel cell materials within major classifications
• Historic, current and predicted battery and fuel cell markets by volume and value.

The U.S. large size battery and fuel cell material market dipped to $1.37 billion at the wholesale level in 2001 and should be worth more than $2.4 billion in 2006, rising at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 12%. For large batteries and fuel cells, this report provides coverage of:

• The latest technologies
• Industry structure and competitive aspects, including driving forces, trade practices, internationalization aspects, material supply chains, purchasing influences and prices, and material company market shares
• Markets for battery electrodes, electrolytes and separators
• Markets for fuel processing and storage, fuel cell electrodes and electrocatalysts and fuel cell electrolytes
• Markets for specific battery and fuel cell materials within major classifications
• Historic, current and predicted battery and fuel cell markets by volume and value.

The U.S. lithium battery market is estimated at $1.9 billion in 2001. Growing at an average annual rate (AAGR) of 9%, the market is expected to reach nearly $3 billion in 2006. This report provides coverage of:

• Products in such applications as portable, medical, stationary, military/aerospace, automotive and motive power
• Materials such as lithium, copper, nickel, cobalt, aluminum, sulfur, vanadium, rare earth, inorganic carbon, conductive polymer, halogen and electrolytic manganese dioxide metals and compounds, and electrolytes and separators
• Market analysis including five- and 10-year market predictions
• Profiles of lithium battery companies.

The U.S. wholesale level market for emerging and developmental energy storage technology is expected be worth more than $126 million in 2001. After a comparison with conventional energy storage, the report organizes emerging and developmental energy storage technology as follows:

• Flywheel energy storage
• Electronic and capacitive energy storage
• Superconducting magnetic energy storage

By 2010, an estimated 130 gW of new generating capacity will be installed in the U.S. In world markets and within a much closer time frame, nearly 550 gW of generating capacity will be added. Fuel cell commercialization opportunities in the U.S. market are focused in several large-scale areas: re-powering, central power plants, industrial generators, and commercial/residential generators. This study provides an in-depth analysis of the pertinent technical and economic drivers for the budding fuel cell markets as well as for forecasting growth of the industry sectors. Those aspects are detailed with important statistical and analytical information on markets, applications, industry structure, and dynamics, along with technological developments. This report focuses on the five main fuel cell types: alkaline, molten carbonate, phosphoric acid, solid oxide, and the proton exchange membrane (or solid-polymer) fuel cell. The ultimate objective of the study is to reveal the potential growth of the fuel cell industry and to provide the reader with the information needed for investment decisions.

Electric vehicle multi-billion dollar industry is developing a fast growing niche in global industry. A multibillion-dollar foundation for an electric vehicle (EV) market is being laid. Other markets for EVs include medical, industrial, leisure, buses and the military. Neighborhood vehicles, electric bikes and mopeds are featured as well. Consumers will favor hybrid vehicles driven by a fuel cell or small engine coupled with battery power, over battery only cars. The report also features fuel cells, which offer the promise of near zero emission vehicles. Consequently all major U.S. and Japanese manufacturers have fuel cell programs. Lead, lithium, nickel and other battery technologies are reviewed. Electric vehicles will be favored in Europe and Asia where fuel costs are higher. Environmental laws are also a major motivating force in the development of electric vehicles. This report covers more than 200 companies participating in this emerging market.

The U.S. wholesale level market for battery control technology will be over $1.8 billion in 2000 and should grow to over $8.5 billion (constant 2000 dollars) by 2010. This report organizes the battery control technology market into eight sub-sectors based on the type of consumer:

• Automotive
• Traction, Marine and Aviation
• Portable Products
• Stationary (UPS, Emergency, Remote)
• Developmental (Utility Load Leveling, Electric Vehicle, Advanced Aerospace and Military) Markets.

Large-and-advanced batteries represent a $2.2 billion market growing at an average annual rate of over 7%. Thereafter, as new applications develop, growth should accelerate, growing at an average annual rate of nearly 17% through 2010 to a total of $7.3 billion. The following kinds of large-and-advanced batteries are discussed:

• Widely used large battery systems: nonautomotive lead-acid batteries; nickel-cadmium batteries
• Recently commercialized large battery systems: nIckel-metal hydride batteries; lithium-ion batteries; aluminum-air batteries; aluminum-sulfur batteries
• Developmental large battery systems: high temperature batteries; redox and flow batteries; metal-air batteries; nickel-iron batteries; conductive polymer lithium batteries; exploratory batteries.