RE: Small scale9 Feb 2019 13:47
Yes Barsky1, they have mentioned they would ideally like to licence their to other factories but produce the lithium separator in the CR with Czech lithium.
Still awaiting the US decision?
HE3DA USA is interested in building a U.S. production capacity, and planning to make a quick decision on the factory’s location based on the final incentive package proposals from each state. From HE3DA’s point of view, Virginia’s large port and proximity to Europe are major advantages. Virginia also offers a broad and educated workforce. On the other hand, Nevada lays in the proximity of potential clients (particularly from California, all preparing for a complete switch to non-emission sources by 2045 requiring nearly 200 times more battery power storage), The weather conditions and constant dry climate are also important for the operation of a potential battery plant.
Worth looking at their video on the construction and safety of their batteries:
https://youtu.be/EBEdanj4QSc
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I wonder how the Tesla developments might affect the US decision - not forgetting HE3DA claimed to have had talks with Tesla - Maxwell?Tesla technology might be more competitive.
I believe the Maxwell tech is likely to be a dry battery using carbon electrodes, they use a carbon sponge electrode in their ultra capacitors and so effectively 3D with a large surface area - a teaspoon of activated carbon has the same surface area as a football pitch. HE3DA uses 3D nanotechnology separators and so also a large surface area.
Still the price point for batteries will be defining in the switch to EV's, but don't lose sight of storage with more large projects coming online in Solar that are subsidy free (even in Europe)
So all coming together.
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