ULTRACAPACITORS - A GLOBAL MARKET REPORT   

Research Abstract

This report analyzes the Global market for Ultracapacitors in US$ Million by the following end-use application segments: Automotive, Industrial, and Consumer Electronics. Annual Forecasts are provided for the period 2006 through 2015. The report profiles 41 companies including many key and niche players such as APowerCap Technologies, Axion Power International Inc., BatScap, Cellergy Ltd., CAP-XX Limited, EEStor, Inc., ELIT Co., Elna Co. Ltd., Enable IPC, EPCOS AG, ESMA, Maxwell Technologies, Inc., NEC TOKIN America, Inc., NESSCAP Co. Ltd., Nichicon Corporation, and Nippon Chemi-con. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based upon search engine sources in the public domain.

Code : MCP-5051
Price : $3950
Companies : 41
Pages : 231
Date : February 2010
Market Data Tables : 73

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS


 
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....II-1  
   Disclaimers.....II-2  
   Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.....II-3
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....II-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.....II-3
  
   Ultracapacitors: At the Forefront of a New Era of Practical Usage.....II-1 1$100
   Table 1: Global Market for Alternative Energy Storage Solutions (2012P): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenue by Solution Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-21$300
   Ultracaps: Future & Present Potential – A Straight Talk.....II-3
The Future.....II-3
The Disruptive Potential of Ultracapacitors: A Futuristic Rumination.....II-3
1$100
   The Present.....II-4
Ultracaps’ Tango With Batteries: A Dance of Survival.....II-4
1$100
   Noteworthy Market Trends & Issues.....II-5
Ultracapacitors as Replacement to Batteries: A Trend in the Making.....II-5
A Review of the Current Scenario.....II-5
1$100
   Outlook.....II-61$100
   Animated R&D Activity: Symbolic of the Industry’s Effervescence.....II-71$100
   Ultracapacitors Market on the Rise.....II-8
Cost Benefits Drive Ultracapacitor Adoption.....II-8
1$100
   Table 2: Cost Comparison for Power Quality Technologies (2004): Breakup of Annual Costs ($/KW based on 20 second discharge) by Energy Storage Technology (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-9
Consumer Electronics & Energy Generation: Lucrative Markets to Mine.....II-9
1$300
   Heavy-Duty Hybrid Vehicles to Drive Market for Ultracaps in Transportation
  Sector.....II-10
Commoditization: A Key Strategy for Larger Market Players.....II-10
Ultracapacitors to Skirt Recessionary Pressures.....II-10
1$100
   Competitive Scenario.....II-11
Table 3: Worldwide Ultracapacitors Market (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenue by Leading Players - Nippon Chemi-Con, Panasonic (Formerly Matsushita), Maxwell Industries, NessCap, NEC/Tokin, Nichicon, Elna Co., Ltd (a part of Asahi Glass), Cap-XX, and ELIT Co (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-11
1$300
   Market Challenges.....II-12
Emerging Battery Technologies.....II-12
High Price.....II-12
1$100
   Capacitors & “Capacitance”: A Rudimentary Overview.....II-13
Ultracapacitors: A Definition.....II-13
History & Evolution.....II-13
1$100
   Working of an Ultracapacitor.....II-141$100
   Product Characteristics.....II-151$100
   Technology Insight.....II-16
Use of Carbon Nanotubes or Carbon Aerogels in Supercapacitors.....II-16
2$200
   Energy & Power Density.....II-18
Types of Ultracapacitor.....II-18
1$100
   Usage Benefits.....II-19
Environmental Friendliness.....II-19
Product/Technology Challenges.....II-19
1$100
   Ultracapacitors & Other Energy Storage Solutions: A Comparative Study.....II-201$100
   Performance Index: Comparative Study of Key Energy Storage Devices.....II-21
Ultracapacitors -Vs - Batteries.....II-21
2$200
   Ultracapacitors-Vs-Traditional Capacitors.....II-23
1$100
   A Primer.....II-24
Major End-Use Applications.....II-24
Applications in Automotive/Transportation Industry.....II-24
Ultracapacitors in Hybrid Electric Vehicles.....II-24
1$100
   Few Noteworthy Applications.....II-25
Industrial Applications.....II-25
Special Focus On Application in Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems.....II-25
1$100
   Consumer Electronics.....II-26
Select Application Areas.....II-26
Quick-Charge Applications.....II-26
Memory Backup Applications.....II-26
High “Pulse Power” Applications.....II-26
1$100
   4a. NORTH AMERICA.....II-27
A. Market Analysis.....II-27
Outlook.....II-27
B. Market Analytics.....II-27
Table 4: North American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ultracapacitors Market by End-Use Application – Automotive, Industrial and Consumer Electronics Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-27
1$300
   Table 5: North American 10-Year Perspective for Ultracapacitors Market by End-Use Application – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Automotive, Industrial, and Consumer Electronics Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-281$300
   4b. EUROPE.....II-29
A. Market Analysis.....II-29
Outlook.....II-29
Focus on Renewable Energy Augurs Well for Ultracapacitors Market in Europe.....II-29
Table 6: European Market for Alternative Energy Storage Solutions (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenue by Solution Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-29
1$300
   B. Market Analytics.....II-30
Table 7: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ultracapacitors by End-Use Application – Automotive, Industrial and Consumer Electronics Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-30

Table 8: European 10-Year Perspective for Ultracapacitors by End-Use Application – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Automotive, Industrial, and Consumer Electronics Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-30
1$300
   4c. REST OF WORLD.....II-31
A. Market Analysis.....II-31
Outlook.....II-31
Focus on Select Regional Markets.....II-31
China.....II-31
Chinese Supercapacitor Market to Witness.....II-31
Robust Growth.....II-31
Table 9: Chinese Market for Supercapacitors (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenue by Type .....II-31
1$300
   Practical Applications.....II-32
Imports: An Essential Part in the Chinese Supercapacitor Industry.....II-32
Taiwan.....II-32
1$100
   B. Market Analytics.....II-33
Table 10: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ultracapacitors by End-Use Application – Automotive, Industrial and Consumer Electronics Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-33

Table 11: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Ultracapacitors by End-Use Application – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Automotive, Industrial, and Consumer Electronics Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-33
1$300
   GS Caltex Inks Agreement with Nippon Oil to Establish JV.....II-34
Maxwell Signs MoU with ISE for Developing High-Volt Energy Storage Solutions.....II-34
Argonne, Gold Peak Battery and Maxwell to Collaborate with other OEMs.....II-34
1$100
   Mouser Electronics and Maxwell Technologies Ink Distribution Agreement.....II-35
Maxwell Technologies Bags Orders for BMOD0165 P048 Ultracapacitor Modules.....II-35
Maxwell Technologies Bags Contract from Vanner.....II-35
1$100
   SolRayo Inaugurates a New Plant in Madison.....II-36
Tecate Receives Recognition for PowerBurst Ultracapacitor Modules and Cells.....II-36
1$100
   Enable IPC Fulfills Contract with IMDEA Energia.....II-37
Graphene Energy Raises Seed Capital for Commercializing Graphene-Ultracap
  Technology.....II-37
Wealth Bridge to Acquire Stake in Nesscap.....II-37
Arsenal Capital to Take Over Ferro Corporation's Fine Chemicals.....II-37
1$100
   Enable IPC Takes Over SolRayo.....II-38
Triangle Capital Invests in Novolyte Technologies.....II-38
Maxwell Technologies to Collaborate with Mercedes for Hybrid Power Train.....II-38
1$100
   Enable IPC Enters Into Partnership with IMDEA Energy Institute.....II-39
Lockheed Martin Inks Agreement with EEStor.....II-39
Woojin Chooses Boostcap® Ultracapacitor Modules of Maxwell.....II-39
1$100
   LTi REEnergy Selects Maxwell Technologies' Ultracapacitors.....II-40
Golden Dragon Bus Chooses Maxwell Technologies' BOOSTCAP® Ultracapacitors.....II-40
1$100
   CAP-XX Inks a Deal with Murata.....II-41
Continental Selects Maxwell Technologies' BOOSTCAP® Ultracapacitors.....II-41
1$100
   Arrowhead Announces Establishment of Agonn Systems Corporation.....II-42
APowerCap Technologies Establishes Pilot Production Facility in Ukraine.....II-42
Batscap Inaugurates Its Industrial Manufacturing Facility at Ergué-Gabéric.....II-42
Maxwell Technologies Receives ISO TS 16949 Certification for Ultracapacitor Production
  Facility.....II-42
1$100
   ECA Introduces Program to Promote Ultracapacitors in Generating Renewable
  Energy.....II-43
KEMET Corp. Takes Over Arcotronics Italia SPA.....II-43
AVX Corp. Completes American Technical Ceramics Acquisition.....II-43
KEMET Corp. Acquires Stake in Evox Rifa Group Oyj.....II-43
1$100
   Solrayo Introduces New Ultracapacitor.....II-44
Nesscap Launches Line of Cylindrical Ultracapacitor Cells.....II-44
CapComp Presents a Pair of New Ultracapacitor Modules.....II-44
1$100
   ON Semiconductor Introduces 4-Amp Supercapacitor LED Flash Driver.....II-45
Maxwell Technologies Introduces BOOSTCAP® Ultracapacitors.....II-45
FDK Launches ECM15P Range Ultracapacitor Modules for Automobiles.....II-45
1$100
   University of Texas Develops CMG, a New Grade of Carbon Material.....II-46
Tecate Introduces CAP-XX's G Series Supercapacitors.....II-46
1$100
   Panasonic Launches Advanced Double Layer Capacitors.....II-47
BatScap Announces Commercial Launch of Supercapacitors.....II-47
1$100
   Maxwell Technologies Unveils 48-Volt BOOSTCAP® Ultracapacitor Module.....II-48
Maxwell Technologies Launches 16-Volt BOOSTCAP® Ultracapacitor Modules.....II-48
1$100
   Maxwell Technologies Introduces HTM Ultracapacitor Module.....II-49
Illinois Capacitor Unveils DLR Series.....II-49
Analogic Tech Unveils an IC for Supercapacitors.....II-49
1$100
   Maxwell Technologies Launches 75-volt BOOSTCAP Ultracapacitor Module.....II-50
Advanced Capacitor Technologies & JEOL Develop New Supercapacitor.....II-50
Maxwell Introduces 125-V HTM BMOD0063-P125 Ultracapacitor Modules.....II-50
2$200
   APowerCap Technologies (Ukraine).....II-52
Axion Power International Inc. (US).....II-52
BatScap (France).....II-52
Cellergy Ltd. (Israel).....II-52
1$100
   CAP-XX Limited (Australia).....II-53
EEStor, Inc. (USA).....II-53
ELIT Co. (Russia).....II-53
Elna Co. Ltd. (Japan).....II-53
Enable IPC (US).....II-53
1$100
   EPCOS AG (Germany).....II-54
ESMA (Russia).....II-54
Maxwell Technologies, Inc. (USA).....II-54
NEC TOKIN America, Inc. (USA).....II-54
1$100
   NESSCAP Co. Ltd. (South Korea).....II-55
Nichicon Corporation (Japan).....II-55
Nippon Chemi-con (Japan).....II-55
1$100
   Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ultracapacitors by Geographic Region – North America, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-561$300
   Table 13: World 10-Year Perspective for Ultracapacitors by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for North America, Europe, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-571$300
   By Application.....II-58
Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ultracapacitors in Automotive Application by Geographic Region – North America, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-58
1$300
   Table 15: World 10-Year Perspective for Ultracapacitors in Automotive Application by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for North America, Europe, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-591$300
   Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ultracapacitors in Industrial Application by Geographic Region – North America, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-601$300
   Table 17: World 10-Year Perspective for Ultracapacitors in Industrial Application by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for North America, Europe, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-611$300
   Table 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ultracapacitors in Consumer Electronics Application by Geographic Region – North America, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-621$300
   Table 19: World 10-Year Perspective for Ultracapacitors in Consumer Electronics Application by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for North America, Europe, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-631$300
  
Total Companies Profiled: 41 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 44)

Region/Country Players

The United States 22 Canada 1 Japan 9 Europe 5 France 1 Germany 2 Rest of Europe 2 Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 6 Middle East 1
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