ULTRACAPACITOR MARKET ANALYSIS

Key Developments

• In March 2023, KEMET Corporation, a leading global supplier of electronic components, announced the release of the world's first automotive-grade FMU supercapacitor, capable of operating at 105°C. This innovative supercapacitor is rated for 5.5V and features an aqueous-based electrolyte system, making it suitable for real-time clock applications in harsh environments where reliability is crucial.
• In January 2023, Skeleton Technologies, a global leader in high-performance energy storage solutions, announced the launch of the world's first fully automated supercapacitor production line at its Leipzig Super factory in Germany. This pioneering move marks a significant milestone in the company's efforts to revolutionize the manufacturing process and drive down the costs of supercapacitors, making them more accessible for a wide range of applications in electrification and decarbonization projects globally.
• In February 2022, Panasonic Corporation, a global leader in electronic and electrical products, announced the launch of its KX series of SP-Cap conductive polymer aluminum electrolytic capacitors, which offers the highest level of reliability in the industry with an endurance of up to 5,500 hours at 125°C. These capacitors are designed for use in power circuits for servers and communication base stations, among other applications, where high durability is crucial for supporting high-speed communications.
• In November 2021, Panasonic Corporation announced the launch of its JX series of SP-Cap conductive polymer aluminum electrolytic capacitors, which offer the highest level of reliability in the industry. This new series of capacitors is suitable for use in power circuits for increasingly sophisticated communication base stations, such as 5G, and servers with growing data traffic.
• In April 2020, CAP-XX Limited, a global leader in the development and manufacture of thin, prismatic supercapacitors with high power and energy density for space-constrained electronic devices, announced the industry's first 3V thin, prismatic supercapacitors. The company strategically launched its 3V technology in the thin prismatic form factor to address the growing demand for small, cost-effective, and energy-efficient solutions suitable for thin wearables, key fobs, and other IoT devices.
• In March 2020, Skeleton Technologies, a leading provider of ultracapacitor technology known for its high-performance energy storage solutions, launched the SkelMod 131V—an ultracapacitor module specifically designed for power quality applications in the medical industry. This module is particularly effective for managing power peaks and ensuring adequate power quality for MRI machines.