2.1 Types of Energy Storage

2.2 Innovations Start with the Needs of End Users

2.3 Innovation Ecosystem in Energy Storage

2.4 Improved Kinetics of the Batteries Will Improve Charging Time

2.5 Fast Charging is Critical for Automotive and Electronics Segments

2.6 Prioritization Matrix for Fast Charging

2.7 Fast Charging is Most Prevalent in Electrochemical Energy Storage

2.8 A Higher Capacity Battery Can Last Long

2.9 Most of Segments Need an Energy Storage System with Long Operation Time

2.10 Prioritization Matrix for Long Operating Duration

2.11 R&D Opportunities on Long Operating Duration are High for Electrochemical Energy Storage

2.12 Safety Becomes a Major Issue as Capacity of Energy Storage Increases

2.13 Healthcare Requires an Energy Storage System with a High Level of Safety

2.14 Prioritization Matrix for Safety

2.15 R&D in Mechanical Energy Storage is Relatively Slower Compared to Other Energy Storage Methods

2.16 R&D on Cost is Spread Worldwide

2.17 Most of the Applications Put High Emphasize in Reducing Cost

2.18 Prioritization Matrix for Cost

2.19 Cost Analysis is Difficult to be Performed for Site Specific Technologies

3.1 Incorporation of Nanomaterials is the Most Common R&D Theme

3.2 Solid State Battery Innovations Address Multiple Issues

4.1 Polymer Type Innovation is the Main Focus for Safety

4.2 R&D for Fuel Cell is Dominated by Tier 1 Companies

5.1 R&D in for Batteries Try to Utilize Silicon to Improve Energy Density

5.2 R&D in for Batteries Try to Improve Electrochemical Capacitors

6.1 R&D in Batteries Try to Use Highly Abundant Materials

6.2 R&D in for Fuel Cell Trying To Incorporate Material Modification

7.1 Mega factories May Lead to Higher Level of Innovation in Energy Storage

8.1 Key Patents Fast Charging

8.2 Key Patents Cost

8.3 Key Patents Long Duration of Operation

8.4 Key Patents Safety

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