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Graphene Batteries Could Revolutionize the Electric Vehicle Industry

December 4, 2022 By admin Leave a Comment

A Light at the End of the Tunnel?

Last week, researchers at a company based in Southern California did something most of us can only dream of doing to a rechargeable battery — they shot it with a rifle.

The projectile, traveling at almost 3,000 feet per second, perforated an experimental new battery with no problem.

Alongside it, a standard lithium-ion battery was subjected to the same treatment.

The traditional battery instantly burst into flames — not surprising, as many lithium batteries do that with no provocation whatsoever.

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The new battery however, didn't just fail to combust, but it actually continued to function as designed.

This experimental new battery featured a new material not found in today's mass-produced rechargeable batteries: graphene.

With the thickness of a single molecule and heat conduction properties unmatched by anything known to man, graphene is a wonder of the modern world.

Discovered at the start of the 21st century, it's so new that its two key researchers, Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov, were awarded the Nobel Prize for their work back in 2010.

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Graphene boasts some other characteristics that will raise your eyebrows. It's lighter than paper yet 200 times stronger than steel.

It's almost invisible.

A sheet of it big enough to cover a football field weighs less than a gram.

It was also extremely expensive to produce, making it little more than a science project… until another company — this one based in the Eastern Australian province of Queensland — figured out a way to mass-produce it for just pennies on the dollar.

This new process, requiring only natural gas and electricity, was the final missing puzzle piece.

The company behind this new production process is a high-tech materials company, but very soon, it could become the biggest name in rechargeable power storage solutions.

You see, its graphene battery is in the final development stages before full-scale commercialization.

The batteries are already rolling off the assembly lines and getting shipped to prospective client firms for testing.

From Concept to Production Line

If reality comes anywhere near expectations, then this may well be the end of the lithium-ion market as we know it.

The new graphene batteries will have up to five times the life span in terms of charge/discharge cycles.

They will have up to three times the charge capacity.

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And, most important of all by a long shot, they will charge up to 70 times as fast.

Just imagine charging your Tesla in less than a minute and not charging it again for the next 1,000–1,500 miles.

Imagine the battery pack not just outlasting the car, but outlasting you, on its way to a final odometer reading of over 1 million miles.

That's the sort of future that graphene has presented to the world, and it's all in the hands of a single Australian firm.

With prospects that huge, how would you value a company that holds the patents to this process and the products it makes possible?

$10 billion? Maybe $100 billion?

Not even close.

The Cheapest Stock Trading Today?

As of this morning, this Australian company's stock, which is already trading in North America on two major exchanges, was trading hands at a market capitalization of less than USD$200 million.

That's less than 1/1,000th the size of what the lithium-ion battery market is expected to be worth by the end of the decade.

And yet this company has the power to wipe lithium off the economic map.

Put all of these factors together and you get one conclusion: This may be the biggest inefficiency, and the biggest bargain, available anywhere in the public markets today.

I've been following this story for months now, and I'm convinced that it could be the biggest discovery of my career.

Fortune favors the bold,

Alex Koyfman

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One to Watch: Hong Kong Battery Company Eyes European Expansion

October 13, 2022 By admin Leave a Comment

Surging lithium prices and supply chain snarls aren’t keeping Brandon Ng, cofounder and CEO of Hong Kong-based Ampd Energy, from charging ahead with global expansion plans. His company has created an all-electric replacement for diesel generators at construction sites. After starting in Hong Kong, Ampd has recently expanded to Singapore and Australia—and Ng is eyeing Europe as his next market as the building industry starts to clean up its act.

Construction sites count among major polluters and decarbonizing the construction industry is a crucial front in the battle against climate change. Today construction companies are turning to firms such as Ampd to power equipment such as tower cranes and welding machines. “Sustainability is no longer a core agenda for just a fringe group,” says Ng, who earned a master’s degree in chemical engineering from Imperial College London. “I think now everyone cares about it.”

Ampd, which was founded in 2014 and made the inaugural 100 to Watch list last year, says its products emit up to 85% less carbon dioxide than traditional diesel generators and produce no tailpipe emissions such as nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide. A typical diesel generator at a construction site produces about 100 tonnes of carbon emissions each year, it claims—equivalent to the amount of greenhouse gases produced by about 22 gasoline-powered cars driven continuously over the same period.

The company started out making lithiumion battery-powered backup generators for buildings needing uninterrupted power supply, such as hospitals, data centers and telecom networks. Then, in early 2018, Hong Kong’s Gammon Construction, which had just launched a campaign to reduce carbon intensity—or emissions per unit of energy—by 25% by 2025, approached Ampd to see if its battery technology could be adapted to power construction sites.

After almost two years of tinkering, Ampd created a 7.3-tonne, 2.6-meter-tall gleaming white box packed with 30,000 lithium-ion battery cells. Ng named it Enertainer, a portmanteau of energy and container. “It was unprecedented in construction,” he says. “This was the first time that anyone had tried to use an energy storage system entirely to run the construction site.”

“Sustainability is no longer a core agenda for just a fringe group.”
Brandon Ng, cofounder and CEO of Ampd Energy

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In October 2019, Gammon Construction—a 50-50 joint venture between Hong Kong conglomerate Jardine Matheson and Balfour Beatty, Britain’s biggest construction company by revenue—became the first company to use the Enertainer. Gammon deployed them to power equipment used to build the nine-story, 108,000-squaremeter, $600 million Advanced Manufacturing Center for government-backed Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks (HKSTP was also an early backer of Ampd). Since then, Ampd’s customer list has grown to include some of the region's prominent family-led real estate companies: brothers Robert and Philip Ng’s Far East Organization, Lee Shau Kee’s Henderson Land, Henry Cheng’s New World Development, Vincent Lo’s Socam and the Kwok family’s Sun Hung Kai Properties.

New World Development’s Hip Hing Construction uses Enertainers to “reduce the use of fossil fuels, lower the carbon footprint and optimize the use of energy,” says a spokesperson for the infrastructure unit of New World Development in emailed comments. Entertainers are also helping Sino Group (which is an investor in Ampd), the sister company of Far East Organization, achieve its 2030 sustainability vision set two years ago in support of UN goals. Besides the environmental benefits, Enertainers provide a big data platform for analysis, says deputy chairman Daryl Ng in emailed comments, the eldest son of chairman Robert Ng and founding chairman of the Hong Kong Innovation Foundation (no relation to Brandon Ng). “This is conducive to raising project efficiency as well as the digitalization of construction,” he adds. Other benefits of the units are noise reduction and increased safety, as electric power is quieter than diesel motors and doesn’t require flammable fuel, Ampd claims.

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The company announced in May that it deployed its 100th unit—a number that it expects to increase as Ampd pursues expansion. To fund that effort Ampd last year had an undisclosed series A funding round led by London-based venture capital firm 2150 and Australian real estate-focused Taronga Ventures. Ng declines to disclose revenues but says Ampd is profitable on a per-unit basis, meaning it makes a profit on individual sales or leases but isn’t profitable overall due to fixed costs.

Ampd made its first move abroad late last year. In November, Far East Organization installed Enertainers at the building site for One Holland Village in Singapore, managed by local construction giant Woh Hup. In July, the system was deployed by Australia’s Multiplex at The Grove, a luxury mixed-use development in Perth. “We saw Singapore and Australia as two markets in the AsiaPacific that are really driving the sustainability agenda,” says Brandon Ng. “They’re at the forefront of this.”

He’s now eyeing the environmentally conscious European market. He plans to launch in the U.K. later this year before expanding to continental Europe, where competitors such as Swedish engineering group Atlas Copco and Austrian startup Xelectrix Power already have a foothold with similar technologies.

To prepare for this growth, Ng has been busy. Ampd has more than doubled its headcount to 60 over the past 12 months and recruited key executives. Last year, it hired Tara Hobbs, a former director of products at Elon Musk’s SolarCity, as vice president of software, and Charles Cox, who previously served as China and Southeast Asia managing director at Katerra, a once fast-growing construction startup backed by SoftBank’s Vision Fund, as vice president of hardware and supply chain.

The company announced in May that it deployed its 100th unit—a number that it expects to increase as Ampd pursues expansion.

As it expands, Ng says Ampd is working with partners to manage industrywide challenges. “Our suppliers gave us very early notice of the supply chain disruptions—all the way back in 2020,” he says. “So, we adapted to this new reality by maintaining high inventory levels—obviously higher than we’d like—but that has enabled us to maintain continuity of production and growth.” However, Ampd is still experiencing long lead times, sometimes over a year, for many parts, especially chips.

At the same time, as with other battery companies, Ampd’s margins have come under pressure as strong global demand for electric vehicles drives up the cost of lithium. Prices have risen by more than 120% so far this year and are up roughly 360% in the past 12 months, according to data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. Scant supply, constrained by limited investment in new projects, has helped fuel the lithium price surge.

That's led Ng to innovate. Ampd’s team of engineers, who account for almost a quarter of its workforce, improved its software so that fewer batteries—up to 40%—are required, while improving performance, he says. “Necessity is the mother of all invention, as the saying goes.”

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New Battery Tech Could Spell End for Lithium Industry

September 13, 2022 By admin Leave a Comment

A Double-Edged Sword

It's tough to mine, it's highly taxing on the environment to extract and refine, and, perhaps worst of all, most of today's richest lithium-bearing properties are owned and operated by one of the Western world's most hostile political powers — the Communist Party of China (CCP).

This isn't surprising or shocking to anybody who follows the industry, as the CCP has been planning for the lithium revolution for decades, quietly buying up lithium exploration around the globe, from Asia to South America.

And their grip on the industry has tightened. Today 148 of the world's 200 biggest lithium-ion battery producing factories are now located in mainland China, compared with just 11 in the U.S., and 20 in Europe.

Even EV giant Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) gets most of its batteries from Asia, despite all the hype regarding “gigafactories” and market dominance you may be hearing from Elon Musk on Twitter.

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In the years to come, Chinese influence over the lithium industry will only increase as the country charges toward its ultimate goal: a global lithium battery monopoly.

If it achieves this end, no war with the West will be necessary. China will have all the cards and all the power over tomorrow's economy.

Everything from your car to your smartphone will be powered by products with “Made in China” stamped across the housing.

Needless to say, the industry is scrambling to find a solution, and herein lies the secret that I alluded to earlier.

Is Lithium Already Dead?

Right now, there's a new battery technology that's on the rise, and it has the potential to destroy the lithium industry altogether.

The material at the heart of these next-generation batteries doesn't need to be mined or refined. It's produced artificially in high-tech laboratories, and the end result is a battery that's vastly superior on a technical level, not to mention completely independent of Chinese influence.

That material is called graphene. It's a high-tech nanostructure that's just one molecule thick and can be made using nothing more than natural gas and electricity.

Two hundred times stronger than steel, light as a feather, and highly conductive of both heat and electricity, this fabric has properties that make it almost extraterrestrial in nature.

When applied to a battery's cathode, the results are truly disruptive.

Graphene-ion batteries have a much higher energy density than lithium-ion, a longer service life, and a much, much faster charge time.

To translate these factors into meaningful numbers, a Tesla with a graphene battery pack would have a range of up to 1,000 miles, last for over 1 million miles, and charge from 0% to 100% in as little as one minute.

You read that correctly. A full charge in less time than it would take to fill up a gas tank.

That's a game-changer and just one of the reasons why the CAGR for graphene batteries has been pegged at right around 28% through the end of the decade.

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That's almost three times the growth rate of lithium.

Now, to be clear, the graphene battery industry is just starting out.

In fact, there's only one company that's really producing any at all at the moment, and it's not Chinese. It's Australian.

The reason this company is leading the charge has to do with graphene production. You see, up until this company made a crucial breakthrough, the cost of production was too high to even consider making graphene for consumer needs — we're talking something on the order of $100,000/kg.

With the new production method, that cost has fallen by orders of magnitude, which has opened up an entire host of potential applications for this space-age material.

This company is currently quite small, with a market capitalization of less than $250 million — a mere drop in the bucket compared with the mammoth industry it's set to replace.

Its stock is also already public, which makes this a rare opportunity for investors in the know.

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As you may have surmised by now, there aren't too many such investors out there today. Otherwise the stock would already be trading at a price several times higher than it is.

Today, only a handful of individuals outside the scientific community know anything about the company or the stock, which means you're on the cusp of a massive opportunity.

Alex Koyfman

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Critical Electric Vehicle Battery Bottleneck in China?

August 29, 2022 By admin Leave a Comment

As we’ve reviewed before, if the majority of our electricity is produced by fossil fuels – as it is, almost everywhere on the planet – carbon emissions won’t be reduced by shifting to EVs. Some have even argued that emissions will increase, as typically 7–15% of electricity is lost in transmission from the power plant to the end user. That’s just the nature of the inefficiency of the distribution of power over our current infrastructure.

But let’s set those inconvenient truths aside for a moment. Is it even possible for the automotive industry to produce enough new EVs to hit the targets set aside for 2030? I recognize that it’s a moot point, given the nature of how electricity is produced, but the exercise will reveal something quite interesting.

It is possible to produce enough of the new vehicles, the cars themselves, but – and this is a big but – it won’t be possible to manufacture enough EV batteries to “fuel” them. The fundamental problem is with the EV battery supply chains.

And at the very beginning of the supply chains are the metals that need to be mined and extracted from the earth, and ultimately processed for use. It’s a destructive and very dirty process that leaves massive “scars” on Earth’s surface – and produces immense amounts of carbon emissions. And yet without these metals, we don’t have EV batteries…

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The problem is that with these massive targets for EV production set by countries around the world, the politicians and policymakers (especially those in the U.S.) didn’t think much about the details of whether or not the targets were possible. Or for that matter, whether or not the process would be “clean” and actually result in lower emissions.

In order to meet these grand goals of EVs everywhere by 2030, the world will need to mine and extract critical metals from the ground. The need is no small task either, as seen in the above chart… 50 new lithium mines will have to be built, 60 new nickel mines will have to be built, and 17 new cobalt mines need to be built.

The automotive industry is already struggling with shortages of these metals, as well as with securing future supply, yet the policy targets established within require more than a 5X increase in kilotons (kt) in lithium production, 2X in nickel, and almost double in cobalt.

Making matters worse, on average it takes 7–10 years to get permitted to build a mine in the U.S. And that’s right… in just eight years it will be 2030. How’s that going to work?

Some other countries, particularly in developing markets, are able to permit in shorter periods of time, but it is still a multi-year process. Further, what about the practicalities of the “where” and “how” to extract and process these metals?

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Cobalt is almost entirely mined in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, not exactly an anti-fragile location for a key material in a supply chain. More than half of nickel production comes from Indonesia, the Philippines, and Russia.

The majority of the rare earth metals are all mined in China… critical metals used not just in EVs, but most forms of advanced electronics like our smartphones.

And the majority of the world’s lithium is mined in Australia and Chile. While these locations are politically stable, it’s the required step up in production – more than 5X – that’s the problem.

But even if we assume that somehow the permitting of new mines magically happens within the next two years, and the metals can be found at the scale that is necessary to meet demand, there is one more sticky problem…

The majority of the processing of these metals takes place in China, not exactly the location that I’d choose for a secure supply chain right now. The reality is that extraction and processing of these metals is a very dirty and fossil fuel-intensive business, which is why the western world was happy to offshore these tasks to developing markets.

And now, the implications of those decisions are being felt across supply chains. These metals are not only important in the context of battery production, but in many cases, are considered to be matters of national security.

The reality is that China has a chokehold over these metals and can control how much of each are exported to the world. And of course, its own country’s needs will be prioritized over others.

It’s great to have aspirational goals and objectives with regard to clean energy. My sincere wish is that we transition the entire power production infrastructure to clean energy produced from technology like nuclear fusion.

Sadly, these tax and spend stimulus packages have no chance of achieving their targets. “They” neglected the most basic and fundamental inputs required to meet stated targets.

Even worse, all of this spending will enrich a small number of vested interests, very wealthy individuals, and politicians… at the expense of normal taxpayers.

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Battery Stocks Supercharged by U.S. Senate Proposal?

August 4, 2022 By admin Leave a Comment

Inflation Reduction Act and the Renewable Energy Mega Trend

We’ll see just how much the proposed Inflation Reduction Act actually reduces inflation. The biggest inflation drivers these days remain the pandemic-related supply chain mess, the war in Ukraine, the labor shortage and the lingering effects of the Federal Reserve’s massive COVID-era stimulus.

This bill doesn’t really address any of that.

But it does offer provisional investment tax credits for energy storage. Energy Storage News reports the credits would reduce the cost of new energy storage projects by around 30%!

If you’ve been reading Green Zone Fortunes for any length of time, you know that I am über-bullish on renewable energy.

This isn’t political or ideological for me. It’s just basic economics.

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Renewable energy is, by its very definition, unlimited. Oil and gas wells get depleted over time. But the sun still rises in the east every morning, and the wind keeps blowing.

The cost of new solar and wind projects is now cheaper than coal or natural gas, and this was true before the war in Ukraine.

Renewable energy will become a larger and larger percentage of the energy grid. It’s inevitable.

Up until recently, the biggest hurdle to broader renewable energy acceptance was storage. The sun doesn’t shine at night, and some days are windier than others. For renewable energy to compete with oil and gas in terms of reliability, we needed a good way to store it.

And the proposed Inflation Reduction Act addresses that in a huge way.

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This was one of my favorite investment opportunities long before the new bill was announced, and I recommended a utility-grade battery storage firm in Green Zone Fortunes back in March. We’re up more than 34% so far, and this is despite the broader stock market sell-off.

The fun part? About half those gains came the day the Inflation Reduction Act was announced!

I’m a builder of trading systems, not a political analyst. I had no way of knowing that the Senate would propose this or that my home state representative, Senator Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., would get on board, making its passage more likely.

But I did know that we had a durable mega trend in place: the rise of renewable energy. I also knew that battery storage was a smart way to play that trend.

The odds were already stacked in our favor, and I expect that this trade would have worked out nicely for us even without the Senate’s help.

But to return to the quote:

The harder we work, the luckier we get!

Bottom line: I still see massive upside ahead for utility-grade battery storage and for green energy in general — even without the Inflation Reduction Act.

This trade is still in its early stages. If you’d like to know more about how my Green Zone Fortunes subscribers are playing it, click here to watch my “Infinite Energy” presentation.

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Five Most Promising Lithium Stocks for Investors to Buy and Hold

June 9, 2022 By admin Leave a Comment

Whether you’re an ESG investor looking at renewable energy or a thematic investor following the global uptick in demand for renewable materials, lithium stocks have likely piqued your attention. There are more than a few options for lithium stocks to buy, which begs the question: which companies are best-positioned to give investors market-beating ROI?

If you’re considering which lithium stocks to buy in 2022, take the time to evaluate each company’s fundamentals, as well as its role in this high-demand market. Are you interested in companies that perform extraction? Midstream refinement organizations? Integrated lithium pure-play companies? It’s worth understanding what’s out there before diving into this market.

Below, you’ll find a list of the five most promising lithium stocks to buy right now, encompassing all aspects of the market. While they all take a different approach to generating profit, they all have one thing in common: lithium.

5. Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (NYSE: SQM)

The world’s largest producer of lithium products is a no-brainer on this list. Not only does the world’s growing demand for lithium products solidify SQM’s spot among lithium stocks to buy right now, its financials are more than enough to justify a case for both short- and long-term investors.

The quarterly earnings growth for Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile is through the roof, registering 979.50% as of its latest earnings report. This is due in large part to its quarterly sales growth, which ticked up 282.20%. With an operating margin of 44.50% and sales of $4.35 billion, this company has firmly entrenched itself as one of the best lithium investments out there. Best of all? It’s price-to-earnings growth (PEG) is an attractive 0.54, with reasonable valuation across similar metrics.

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4. Albemarle (NYSE: ALB)

Another of the world’s largest lithium suppliers, Albemarle is an attractive investment in this booming niche. The company’s five-year EPS outlook of 46.14% is attractive given the current economic climate, and it’s backed up by healthy sales growth of 36%. A low debt load and a very healthy operating margin of 26.50% open the company up to long-term stability: something more and more appealing to investors today.

The only real knock against Albemarle is an astronomical P/E of 102.25 and a PEG of 2.22. The company appears overvalued at its current share price, which can make it a tough position to open for those seeking value in the lithium space. Nonetheless, it’s an industry leader with very few direct competitors.

3. Lithium Americas (NYSE: LAC)

Lithium Americas has been on an upward trajectory since 2020 and shows no signs of slowing. The company peaked at nearly $40 per share in early April 2022, but has since retracted to the mid-$20 area, which is actually a good thing for serious investors. At current levels LAC is much more reasonably valued (though still on the high side).

Lithium Americas is currently laying the groundwork to become a big-time player in the lithium space, with operations in both North and South America. Its balance sheet might not look all that impressive today; however, it has an EPS outlook of more than 350% in the year ahead! While that’s an ambitious target for a company that has yet to post profitability, it’s not far off. Investors looking to roll the dice on a long-term lithium play will want to take a second look at LAC.

2. Livent (NYSE: LTHM)

Spun off from FMC (NYSE: FMC) in 2018 to create a lithium pure-play business, Livent is a very attractive player in the space right now. It’s one of the top lithium stocks to buy and one with a long runway ahead of it. The company is already profitable, reporting $54.6 million in income on $472.2 million in sales. Its sales are also on the rise, growing 56.50% over the last quarter. Low debt load makes it an even more attractive long-term play.

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As is the case with other lithium stocks, Livent is wildly overvalued at current levels. It has a P/E of 112.38 and, more alarmingly, a PEG of 112.38. Its P/C is also at 70.04, signaling to investors that they’re paying a significant premium. Nevertheless, a share price below $30 is attractive enough to consider a starter position.

1. Ganfeng Lithium (OTC: GNEN.F)

Many investors are hesitant to invest in Chinese companies due to concerns about transparency and the looming threat of geopolitical tensions. That said, it’s difficult to find a more attractive lithium stock to buy than China’s largest lithium producer: Ganfeng Lithium. The company has done nothing but outperform, and its financials hold up to scrutiny.

In its most recent earnings report, Ganfeng Lithium posted $5.37 billion in revenue, resulting in more than $3.5 billion in net income: a 640% year-over-year increase. This is thanks to a 65% profit margin. The company’s five-year trendline paints a picture of the world’s growing dependence on lithium and this company’s ability to supply it to major buyers like Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA). It’s one of the top companies in the world and a top lithium stock to buy and hold long-term.

Future Prospects of Best Lithium Stocks to Buy

Demand for raw materials is on the rise across virtually every sector, and lithium is a frontrunner in terms of viable applications and accompanying demand. The future is bright for lithium, and even brighter for the companies capable of supplying it to manufacturers. Take a closer look at any of the five companies above when it comes to investing in lithium for the long-term.

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Top 4 Battery Stocks for Long Term Investors

June 1, 2022 By admin Leave a Comment

These battery stocks could create shareholder value thanks to growth in the electric vehicle (EV) market.
FREYR Battery (FREY) — Agreements with large energy companies are likely to provide a growth roadway ahead.
Panasonic (PCRFY) — A new facility in Japan dedicated to the production of EV lithium-ion batteries should speed up production and increase revenue.
QuantumScape (QS) — A new research and development center in Kyoto will open a new market of customers in the Asia-Pacific region.
Romeo Power (RMO) — A recent agreement to provide lithium-ion batteries for a new line of low-speed EVs could mean enhanced revenue.

Battery stocks, our topic for today, have had a rough year so far. Fears of an economic downturn have added to the woes of an industry plagued by persistent supply chain issues.

Yet, in the long-run, the outlook remains bright for companies in the growing electric vehicle space. Recent research highlights, “Between 2020 and 2026, the size of the global electric vehicle market is expected to increase over four-fold to reach an estimated market size of some one trillion U.S. dollars by 2026.” Such an increase would mean a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 23%.

High inflation and expected interest rate hikes have made investors wary of putting names in high-growth names that may not yet be profitable. Since the beginning of 2022, the S&P Kensho Electric Vehicles index has fallen 33.5%. During the same period, the Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF (NASDAQ:LIT) has dropped 15.4%.

Despite recent losses, many analysts concur that electric vehicles are the future of transportation. Therefore, manufacturers of key components for these cars are likely to soar as consumers switch to all-electric in the face of climate concerns as well as rising gas prices.

With that information, here are four battery stocks to buy in the coming months:

FREYR Battery (FREY)

The first stock on today’s list, FREYR Battery (NYSE:FREY), comes from Norway. It design low-cost lithium-ion batteries for a variety of applications. It is building a facility in Norway, slated to begin production of lithium-ion batteries later this year.

Earlier this month, this pre-revenue company reported first-quarter financials. Net loss was $34.9 million, compared to a net loss of $28 million the previous quarter. Loss per share was 30 cents, compared to 24 cents in Q4 FY21. Cash and equivalents totaled $524.6 million.

Recently, the company announced an offtake agreement with Powin, an Oregon energy-storage solutions provider. FREYR has agreed to supply Powin with 28.5 GWh of battery cells from 2024 to 2030. This transaction represents the latest in a series of offtake agreements with other companies, including Siemens Energy (OTCMKTS:SMNEY), AP Moeller – Maersk (OTCMKTS:AMKBY), and Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON).

FREY stock is down 32.8% year-to-date. The 12-month median forecast stands at $18 a share. FREY Battery’s market capitalization is currently shy of $1 billion.

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Panasonic (PCRFY)

Next up on our list is the consumer electronics giant Panasonic (OTCMKTS:PCRFY). The Japanese group is also the world’s third-largest producer of EV batteries. It has partnerships with Toyota Motor (NYSE:TM) and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) to produce batteries for their EVs.

In early May, Panasonic released FY22 financials. Net sales were 7.39 trillion yen ($57.81 billion), up 100% year-over-year. Net profit attributable to shareholders also went up by 155%.

Investors paid close attention to the Energy segment, where sales increased by 27% to 764.4 billion yen from a year ago. This is due to increased sales of automotive batteries and power storage systems with significant growing demand for EVs globally as well as growing demand for Internet-of-Things (IoT) and social infrastructure use.

In fiscal 2023, management expects strong revenue, thanks to recovery in the automobile and aviation industries as well as growing demand for automotive batteries, according to a statement.

Panasonic recently announced construction plans for a new lithium-ion battery production facility in Japan. Production should begin in March of 2024.

Despite the positive outlook, PCRFY stock has lost about 19.6% since January. The current price supports a dividend yield is 2.21%. Shares are trading at 10.76 times forward earnings and 0.37 times trailing sales. Finally, the 12-month median forecast stands at $11.44.

QuantumScape (QS)

Our third battery stock pick is QuantumScape (NYSE:QS). This pre-revenue group focuses on solid-state EV batteries. It is working on developing a fast-charging, anode-less EV battery, capable of recharging up to 80% in 15 minutes.

In late April, QuantumScape issued Q1 metrics. GAAP net loss totaled $90.4 million, compared to $75 million the year before. Diluted loss per share was 21 cents. The year before, diluted loss per share was 20 cents.

Management recently announced a new office and research laboratory in Kyoto, Japan. This stepping stone into the Asia-Pacific market could help QuantumScape take advantage of the already thriving battery industry in Asia. Meanwhile, investors stateside are more than ready to see commercial production and revenues before too long.

In November 2021, QS stock hit a record high of $43.08. But the past six months, we have seen a different story and it is down 44.3% YTD. At present, the 12-month median forecast stands at $19. The market cap for QuantumScape is $5.21 billion.

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Romeo Power (RMO)

The final battery stock for today is Romeo Power (NYSE:RMO). It designs modular batteries for a variety of EV applications, ranging from delivery vans to long-haul trucks.

In early May, Romeo Power released Q1 financials. Revenue was $11.6 million, compared to $1.1 million the year before. Diluted loss per share was 60 cents.

Recently, the company announced it’s become the sole provider of lithium-ion batteries for an undisclosed manufacturer’s new line of next generation low-speed electric vehicles (LSEVs). According to Romeo, their batteries were chosen specifically to meet the high-reliability requirements of the customer.

Like its peers, RMO stock has suffered in 2022 and is down close to 74%, dragging the market cap down to $132.7 million. Shares are changing hands 6.95 times trailing sales. Finally, the 12-month median forecast stands at $1.80.

On the date of publication, Tezcan Gecgil did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines.

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The Miracle Material on Track to Replace Lithium Batteries…

April 29, 2022 By admin Leave a Comment

Elon Musk's Next Acquisition?

Now, before you ask the question, let me answer it for you: Yes, Elon Musk knows this, and the rumor mill is already turning out guesses as to when Tesla might make the switch-over.

So far, however, there has been one major hurdle: cost.

[New Battery Breakthrough: Could Revolutionize the $2 Trillion Automotive Industry]

Up until now, the cost of production for what could go down as the miracle material of the 21st century has been as high as $15,000 per kilogram.

That's at least 1,000 times too high for graphene to be viable in the mass-production game, but all of that is about to about to change.

An Australian company based in Brisbane has patented a process for manufacturing graphene that may be as game-changing as the material itself.

Using nothing more than natural gas the chief raw material, overhead could be slashed to just a couple dollars per kilogram.

Moreover, with natural gas being widely abundant in North America, the graphene will pose no issues whatsoever in terms of troublesome links in the supply chain.

Every Lithium Battery You Buy Feeds Our Rivals

Right now, it is completely conceivable that graphene will supplant lithium-ion batteries as the global standard for rechargeable batteries before the end of the decade.

However, for this to happen, the company that owns the patents to this new production method will have to sign a lot of contracts with a lot of battery-makers to license this technology.

Among them, the biggest battery-maker in the world, Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA).

The company behind all this is well on the way to achieving the goals set out by its founders in 2016.

It's already operating a production plant in Brisbane; already producing functioning cells; and already sending out early-run samples to potential clients for testing and evaluation.

The first graphene batteries will be the tiny coin-style units that power many small devices, including the long-term memory storage in your laptop or tablet.

Ultimately, however, this small unknown tech firm hopes to put its technology into every product class in existence, from wireless devices, to cars, to residential and commercial distributed energy storage systems.

[Forever Battery: The Best EV Stock as Solid-State Batteries Fuel a 1,500% Surge in EV Sales]

Is This Company Tomorrow's Standard Oil?

If this company is successful in penetrating even 5% of today's lithium market, that will represent annual revenues totaling more than 10 times the company's current market capitalization.

Yes, the company is that small — under $300 million (USD) at the moment.

But let's be realistic. If these batteries deliver on their promise, this company won't be taking 5% or even 25% of the market…

It will wipe out the lithium-ion battery market entirely and make current prospective alternatives, like manganese, obsolete overnight.

It will, put more succinctly, become the energy supplier of the 21st century, the same way the oil giants of the gilded age were more than 100 years ago.

Given his penchant for buying, it's fairly safe to assume that Musk will snap up this company and all of its IP outright long before that happens.

Which makes right now the time for risk-tolerant investors to make their mark.

Shares of this graphene battery-maker are already trading on North American exchanges. In fact, you can buy their shares today, right now, if you have access to a live broker or any popular online trading platform.

All you need is the ticker symbol.

But before you make that decision, I urge you to get all the facts and understand all the risks involved.

Do your due diligence, but do it quickly. Yesterday alone, shares rose more than 7%.

There's no telling where they'll be at the end of the week.

Don't delay. Get informed now.

Fortune favors the bold,

Alex Koyfman

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The Forever Battery: Ushering in a New Era of Energy Storage

January 8, 2022 By admin Leave a Comment

“The wait is over. The battery revolution is here.”

— CBC News

“The Forever Battery”

Secret Startup Cracks the Battery Code — Wall Street Legend Predicts a 1,500% Surge in Electric Car Sales Over the Next 4 Years…

Introducing Charles Mizrahi
The Price of EVs vs Gas-Powered Cars
Cheaper to Operate than Gas Guzzlers
Car Manufacturers are Scrambling to Keep Up
Excitement About Electric Vehicles is Building
Profit as EV Sales Grow 1,500% Over the Next 4 Years
The Hottest Breakthrough of the 21st Century

[Official Transcript]

December 5, 1996.

That’s the day the first electric vehicle went on sale.

And yet 21 years later, only 2% of the cars sold in the U.S. are electric vehicles, or EVs.

That is about to change … FAST.

For the first time ever, we have the technology to overcome all the obstacles currently preventing EVs from going mainstream.

And according to a Wall Street legend you’ll meet today, it’s about to send EV sales surging 1,500% or more over the next four years.

Known as the Forever Battery, this new technology is being hailed as “the battery of the future” … “a game-changing innovation” … and “the battery that could change the world.”

From truck drivers in Nashville to New York CEOs … from Gen Xers to millennials … EVs powered by this technology will soon be the only logical choice for anyone looking to buy a car.

As an investment opportunity, this is unlike anything we’ve likely seen before … and bigger than anything we may see again in our lifetime.

So turn off any distractions … take a seat … and stay glued to your screen. Watch Video Here

Because I don’t want you to look back and wish you’d learned more about the Forever Battery … and a company pioneering the technology behind it.

My name is John Daly … and thank you for joining me.

Take a look at the battery inside this electric vehicle.

It costs $20,000…

Takes up to 12 hours to charge…

Weighs 1,200 pounds…

Can cause deadly fires…

And drives just 250 miles on a single charge.

Now look at this new battery.

What some experts are calling the Forever Battery is about the size of a pack of cards.

A battery like this one is expected to allow electric vehicles, or EVs, to cost the same as gas-powered cars by next year.

Price of EVs vs Gas-Powered Cars

A Forever Battery takes just 15 minutes to charge…

Weighs next to nothing…

Doesn’t burst into flames…

And could soon power your EV for 1,000 miles — on a single charge.

To put that in perspective…

If you were to drive a Nissan Leaf from coast to coast, you’d have to recharge the battery eight times…

A Chevy Bolt, seven times…

Even the so-called “energy-efficient” Tesla Model X would need to be charged six times.

And you’d have to hang around for anywhere between one and 12 hours at each charging station.

But with a Forever Battery in your vehicle, you’d only have to recharge ONCE … in a matter of minutes.

It all boils down to this…

For the first time ever, we have a technology that overcomes all the obstacles preventing current EVs from going mainstream.

On cost alone, the impact of this innovation is off the charts…

The average EV costs $55,000 — way out of reach for most Americans.

But this new technology could cut the cost of a battery in half … making it much more affordable than current electric vehicles.

And as for gas-powered cars … well, an EV powered by a Forever Battery would cost a good $10,000 less than the average car.

If this works out as expected, it won’t be long before every American highway will be teeming with EVs … and every other house in your neighborhood will have one parked in the driveway.

Soon, EVs with a Forever Battery under the hood will be the only logical choice for anyone looking to buy a car.

Now … maybe EVs aren’t your thing. Maybe you prefer the roar of a Mustang over the eerily silent Prius.

But as an investment opportunity … well, this kind of breakthrough doesn’t come along every day.

However … there’s not a minute to lose. This is a rapidly changing situation … one that could pass you by in a flash … leaving you wishing you’d acted right away.

Make no mistake.

The Forever Battery could be a game-changer.

It’s set to disrupt two of the biggest industries in the world.

The $2 trillion car industry…

And the fossil fuel industry … which experts say could see a $25 TRILLION collapse in future profits thanks to this breakthrough.

The world’s wealthiest people are investing heavily in the company that pioneered the Forever Battery technology in this laboratory right here…

Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Michael Bloomberg, Richard Branson and Jack Ma have invested hundreds of millions of dollars in it.

Bill Joy, the co-founder of Sun Microsystems and early trailblazer of the Internet of Things, just took a $65 million stake.

And get this…

George Soros recently invested a staggering $4.6 billion in the company.

Experts believe this company is at the epicenter of the EV revolution … and could be the key to unleashing millions of dollars in new wealth.

It would be a bit like being the first to hear about a little-known stock called Amazon that would go on to obliterate the retail industry … handing investors gains of more than 89,000% since 1997.

Or a company called Microsoft that would ultimately turn the computer software market upside down … showing investors life-changing gains of 97,000% since 1986.

Or a stock called Netflix that would disrupt the entire $2 trillion entertainment market … showing investors 39,000% gains since 2003.

Of course, these are historical examples, and it’s important to recognize that all investment involves risk of loss. But experts say this new battery revolution could be even bigger over the long term.

In fact, some experts even liken the battery revolution to the switch from the horse and buggy to Ford’s Model T.

Fact is, the Forever Battery is a quantum leap forward for mankind and could easily create more new millionaires than any disruption in history.

“It has the potential to mint the next Steve Jobs,” says The New York Times, likening it to the early days of mobile phones.

The bombshell technology inside the Forever Battery is a gold rush in the making.

Many investors will try to get rich quick. And most will fail.

But the smart people who know how this will play out over the next decade will set themselves up for maximum profits.

Not only will you be one of the few who knew about it ahead of time … long before the masses and even the so-called experts on Wall Street … you could also see a lot of money pour into your account.

In a moment…

• You’ll discover the secret technology inside the Forever Battery…

• You’ll see why this battery all but guarantees the mass adoption of electric vehicles…

• And most important of all, you’ll get details on a secretive startup behind this new technology, including how to get the ticker symbol, so you can buy shares today — before it sparks a 1,500% surge in EV sales over the next four years.

But first, let me tell you about the man who knows more about this opportunity than anyone else we’ve spoken to in our months-long investigation.

He’s appeared on CNBC … Newsmax … and The Huckabee Show.

Mike Huckabee describes him as “one of the top investment gurus in America.”

Sarah Palin was frustrated with her financial adviser and disappointed with her investments. So this man said he’d pay her to try a different approach. And it paid off. “What used to take me years to make, I’m now making in weeks,” she says.

His name is Charles Mizrahi … and during his 40-year career on Wall Street, he’s been featured in Barron’s, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and more.

He’s the man who Barron’s crowned the top market timer … not once … not twice … but seven years in a row.

That’s like winning the Superbowl seven years in a row.

And in the 1990s, he helped his clients achieve gains as high as 100% per year for three straight years.

He’s the secret weapon of money managers and analysts at some of the biggest investment banks.

In fact, over the course of Mizrahi’s career, analysts at 8 of the top 10 investment banks on Wall Street have relied on his research, including Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse, Citibank, JP Morgan, UBS, Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch and the Royal Bank of Canada.

You might think someone so successful would have an Ivy League education. That he was born into a wealthy, well-connected family with powerful friends.

Charles: “Not even close. We were as working class as you can get.

“Growing up, the only person I knew on Wall Street was my uncle. He waited tables in the New York Stock Exchange dining room. So when I first set foot on the trading floor, it really blew my mind.

“Looking back, I probably had more guts than sense. I didn’t have a fancy degree. My grades at high school … well, I didn’t graduate in the top of my class, that’s for sure.

“But I never let school get in the way of my education. I was always reading and continue to be an avid reader today.

“I had to find a hack to make up for my lack of experience and knowledge. I was always able to find people older, smarter and with more experience than myself, and ask them for advice.”

John: After a little less than two years as a floor trader, Mizrahi opened his own money management company.

He rented a 400 square foot office on the west side of Manhattan … in a part of New York City where his wealthy clients wouldn’t be found after the sun went down.

What’s remarkable is that, despite his lack of experience, he had an uncanny ability to be one step ahead of Wall Street.

He saved his clients a ton of money when he moved their assets out of stocks and into money market funds almost two weeks before the 1987 Black Monday crash … propelling him and his firm to the top tier of investment performance among professional money managers.

In 1999, he foresaw another crash.

Charles: “I was telling anyone who would listen that the internet stock craze would probably go down in history as a textbook example of mania … and that the market would eventually fall, and fall hard.

“Unfortunately, I was right. Not long after, the Nasdaq plummeted 78%. A lot of people didn’t know what hit them.”

John: And Mizrahi became even more well known when he called the housing bubble that led to the 2008 financial crisis, cautioning investors to “watch from the sidelines.”

In each instance, folks who heeded his warnings avoided catastrophic losses.

But that’s just the beginning…

Charles Mizrahi has also been at the forefront of almost every major technological trend in the past 10 years.

In 2011, as cloud computing took off, he recommended Microsoft, despite what the naysayers were saying…

“The Windows monopoly is reaching its end-of-life,” Seeking Alpha predicted.

“Microsoft is a dying consumer brand,” said CNN Money.

Who got it right?

Mizrahi.

In 2012, he recognized that Apple’s best days were still ahead of it … unlike critics, who said Apple was doomed because iPhone sales were waning.

“Apple is going to die as a company,” wrote a Forbes contributor.

And Saxo Bank predicted that Apple shares would plummet 50% from its 2011 high.

But Mizrahi was looking at it from a completely different angle…

He took note of the 400 million credit cards the company had on file … and quickly figured out that buyers of music and “apps” no longer had to submit their credit card details to make a purchase.

A single tap of their iPhone … and BAM … the transaction was done.

He issued a buy-now alert for Apple … before the stock price went nuts.

And in 2011, while critics wrote off Intel as a dinosaur, Mizrahi had his eye on a new trend that would push Intel stock to new highs.

Data was growing exponentially. Intel saw a gap in the market and pivoted to providing chips to data centers.

Mizrahi recommended the stock and, as he predicted, it shot up.

These stocks have performed exceptionally well.

But he says this technology … the technology inside the Forever Battery … will be even bigger.

It’s already causing a massive shift that’s taking place at warp speed…

In fact, technology analysts at BloombergNEF say that by next year EVs will cost the same as gas-powered cars!

Price of EVs vs Gas-Powered Cars

What’s more, analysts at ARK Invest — who manage over $50 billion in assets — expect the number of EVs sold to hit 40 million — an increase of more than 1,500% … in just four years!

Their projection is based on hard science, not hope.

Wright’s Law states that every time units of a product double, costs will fall by a constant percentage.

It makes perfect sense if you think about it…

The more units produced, the cheaper the technology becomes, the greater demand there is.

Take a look…

The yellow line is price, and the blue line is demand. When they cross over — watch out!

That's when lower prices open the floodgates to consumer demand.

And it’s been dead right in more than 60 technologies ranging from solar power to televisions, and semiconductors to ovens.

For EVs, the tipping point — affordability — may finally be arriving, thanks to the new technology inside Forever Batteries.

It’s the same catalyst that has triggered an explosion in many of the biggest and most important innovations of the past 100 years.

Mizrahi points to personal computers (PCs) as an example…

Charles: “In 1972, the first computer went on sale for $500,000 in today’s dollars.

“The first affordable PC — the Commodore 64 — went on sale 10 years later. The price tag was just $1,600.

“Demand shot through the roof … causing the stock price to surge 267% in the following year.

“By 1993, 30 million units of the Commodore 64 had been sold … and to this day, it remains the bestselling computer of all time.

“From zero to 30 million units in just 11 years. Incredible!

“That’s how fast technologies take off when they become cheap enough for the masses.

“Same thing with cellphones.

“The Motorola DynaTAC hit the market in 1983 with a hefty price tag of $4,000.

“But when lower-priced Nokia phones came to market, they flew off the shelves.

“Phones in the 6100 series cost as little as $200 with a service contract. The company sold nearly 41 million cellphones in 1998 alone.

“From zero to 41 million units in one year. I mean … that’s pretty amazing growth.

“And investors saw gains of 1,500% in the three and a half years that followed.

“It was the same with digital cameras … flat-screen TVs … laptops … you name it.

“As soon as they became affordable, demand increased and sales soared.

“Look at cars. In the early 1900s only the wealthy could afford them.

“But in 1913, when Ford’s assembly line allowed for mass production, the price came down. And car ownership began a 100-year upward march.

“In 1915, about 2% of Americans owned a car. But within 15 years, that number had increased tenfold.

“Ford only went public in 1956. But it's credited with helping America’s 20th century middle class take off.”

John: Now … more than a century later … Mizrahi says we’re in a similar position with electric vehicles … where high cost is the No. 1 reason we don’t see more EVs on roads across America.

With a price tag of more than $55,000 on average, they’re simply too expensive for the average American.

For that reason, EVs make up only 2% of the market.

But thanks to Forever Batteries, EVs could soon be cheap enough and practical enough for everyday Americans.

MIT Technology Review said:

The battery revolution is already underway across the whole market…

The Guardian recently announced:

The New York Times reports:

And CBC News says:

The bottom line is this…

The Forever Battery is poised to make EVs so affordable that mass adoption is inevitable.

Today … as in right now … you can buy shares of the company pioneering this new technology…

A company set to help propel growth in EV sales by more than 1,500% over the next four years.

A company whose technology Barron’s says “could be game-changing for the electric vehicle industry and for the company’s stock.”

Or … you can sit on the sidelines, playing wait and see. But by then, the window of opportunity to make maximum profits will have passed.

The fact that EVs are cheaper to run and maintain will only hasten the switch from gas-powered cars…

Mr. Mizrahi says electric vehicles will soon be 90% cheaper to operate than gas-powered cars, according to data from a Stanford economist.

Charles: “If you buy an EV instead of a regular car, you’ll keep as much as $8,000 in your pocket over its lifespan.

“You’ll also save as much as $1,000 per year on gas.

“Plus, EVs have motors, not engines. So you can forget about oil changes, spark plugs, transmission fluid, et cetera.

“So a car’s engine might last 150,000 miles before its parts wear out. But an EV fitted with a Forever Battery could last a million miles or more.

“That’s the equivalent of circling the planet 50 times!

“And don’t forget, that makes the resale value much higher too, as the battery will now outlast other components of the vehicle.”

John: It all adds up to one indisputable fact:

Thanks to the Forever Battery, EVs are the future, says Mizrahi.

UBS analyst Tim Bush agrees: “There won’t be many reasons left to buy an internal combustion engine car after 2025.”

Remember, EVs currently make up just 2% of all car sales.

Even if they expand their market share to just 10% of the $2 trillion car industry, investors could make a fortune.

Today is your chance to be one of them.

Keep in mind, a lower price is only one of the ways Forever Batteries could make electric vehicles more attractive.

Fact is, these new batteries are better than our current batteries by every measure you can think of … from weight and safety … to range and charging time.

And yet, as Mizrahi points out, despite their limitations, old-school batteries enabled the rise of the world’s EV giants…

NIO — a Chinese manufacturer backed by Baidu and Tencent — has gone up 900% since it went public in 2018.

Warren Buffett made more than $7 BILLION on his investment in Chinese EV maker BYD — a 5,400% gain since 2008.

And during a pandemic that saw car travel plummet, Tesla stock shot up 600%.

Even more impressive? The company has seen its stock price soar more than 22,000% in the past 10 years, turning Main Street investors into millionaires in the flash of an eye.

If you’d invested just $6,000 in Tesla in 2010, you’d be a millionaire today.

But Mizrahi says that ride is likely over.

Notoriously stubborn, Elon Musk is intent on improving lithium-ion batteries — something engineers have been trying to do since the 1980s, without success.

In fact, Dr. John Goodenough, the co-inventor of the original lithium-ion battery and winner of the 2019 Nobel Prize in chemistry says Forever Batteries are the future.

And his research partner, Dr. Stan Whittingham, says: “It holds the potential to transform the industry.”

That’s why the International Business Times calls the potential of Forever Batteries “the Tesla killer.”

Torque News predicts it “will wipe the floor with Tesla battery tech.”

And Business Insider says Forever Batteries “could be a death blow to traditional lithium-ion batteries” like the ones you find in Teslas.

In short, Charles Mizrahi says we’ve reached a tipping point…

The Forever Battery is going to make EVs so affordable, mass adoption is no longer an IF … it’s a WHEN.

And his peers on Wall Street agree…

Whitney Tilson, the hedge fund manager who’s nicknamed “The Prophet,” says:

“I assure you with 100% certainty this is happening, and for one simple reason: economics.”

Think about it…

You might not want an EV for yourself.

But if you’re a millennial looking to buy a new car and you have the option of a safer, more powerful vehicle that is cheaper to buy … costs 90% less to run … lasts up to six times longer … and is good for the environment…

Why would you choose the alternative?

Some car manufacturers are scrambling to keep up…

“Established carmakers around the world are ripping up their business models in the hope of adapting to a new world in which electricity replaces gasoline and diesel,” says a CNN contributor.

Problem is…

As they jockey for position, guessing which car company will become the next king of EVs is a gamble for anyone wanting to profit from the situation.

But Charles Mizrahi doesn’t guess.

He doesn’t speculate.

And he definitely doesn’t gamble.

His analysis is rooted in 40 years of experience on Wall Street.

It’s what has made him so successful at identifying mega trends before the masses catch on…

And it’s why he’s so successful at finding pioneering companies at the forefront of those trends.

He says if you invest in the battery technology that experts predict could power every single EV on the planet, your chance of making money skyrockets.

One company is leading the way, having secured its technology with 200 patents.

In time, it could easily become a household name like Microsoft, Intel or Oracle.

The company operates out of this Silicon Valley laboratory. The Washington Post calls it a “billionaire factory” … because the potential to make money is off the charts for early investors.

The Wall Street Journal calls it “the hot battery startup that could zap Tesla.”

The company’s management team has extensive experience and operating capabilities in the automotive sector with a track record of keeping shareholders very happy.

And it just upped the ante by nabbing a former Tesla engineer to oversee the expansion of production.

One of its biggest corporate shareholders is a car manufacturer that aims to produce 22 million battery-powered EVs by 2029.

And deep-pocketed investors like Bill Gates, Vinod Khosla, George Soros and Jeremy Grantham have poured more than $5 billion into the company.

Now … after 10 years of secretive research and development … their iteration of the Forever Battery — with their proprietary technology and over 200 patents — is almost ready for prime time.

And Charles predicts it will fuel a 1,500% surge in EV sales over the next four years.

An early-stage investment could hand you truly life-changing profits.

But I should caution you.

If you want to invest in the startup that cracked the battery code, this isn’t the time to sit on the sidelines.

As more and more car companies turn to this new technology, we could see every hot trend-chaser piling in, looking for the next big home run, pushing the stock price sky-high.

How much money is at stake?

The Wall Street Journal says:

Any way you look at it, Mizrahi is convinced it’s only a matter of time before the Forever Battery blows the lid off the EV market…

Last year, 3.1 million EVs were sold worldwide — a number projected to surge 60% this year.

“We’re not talking about hundreds of thousands of electric vehicles anymore, we’re talking about more than 5 million [this year alone],” a leading commodity analyst told Bloomberg.

The White House recently announced plans to electrify the entire government fleet — a full 600,000 cars and trucks.

What’s more … together with state governments, the feds are practically throwing money at prospective buyers … all in an effort to reduce carbon emissions.

The IRS allows an EV tax credit of as much as $7,500.

States offer tax incentives ranging from $1,500 in Louisiana to $5,000 in Colorado.

And the rest of the world is on the same track…

Japan, the Netherlands and the UK have announced plans to ban gas-powered cars by 2030. Norway by 2025.

And China — the largest EV market in the world — says EVs will account for 20% of total new car sales by 2025 … and almost all new car sales by 2035.

Torque News says:

And a Forbes contributor predicts a future “where electric cars are the default and gasoline-powered cars are relics of a carbon-intensive past.”

Folks, this revolution is happening before our eyes…

Land Rover … Mercedes-Benz … Ford … BMW … Toyota … you name it. All of them are going electric in the next few years … and almost all of them want to use Forever Batteries in their vehicles.

VW plans to churn out 1 million EVs in the next two years.

General Motors has committed to offering electric vehicles exclusively, by 2035. “We have everything in place to drive mass adoption of EVs,” says CEO Mary Barra.

Chinese startup NIO says it will start putting Forever Batteries in its vehicles next year.

In total, automakers have announced EV investments of more than $257 billion.

Mr. Mizrahi’s research shows that the avalanche of new, affordable EVs is pushing demand through the roof…

Charles: “Look. GM’s new Hummer EV sold out to retailers in 10 minutes … with another 3,000 orders on a waitlist.

“Lyft and Uber have said their fleets will be 100% electric by 2030.

“Amazon has just bought 100,000 EVs. The next time you order something off Amazon, look at the delivery vehicle. There’s a good chance it will be electric.

“Even Apple is rumored to be launching an electric ‘iCar.’

“When you add all that up, the EV market is expected to reach $5 trillion in the next 10 years.

“Five TRILLION dollars. That’s a lot of cars!

“And Forever Batteries could power them all.”

John: With a tailwind like that … the potential to profit is nothing short of staggering.

Jim Cramer of Mad Money fame says: “This is not an incremental change, it’s a seismic change.”

Wall Street analysts call the company “the poster child” for the global EV story.

And yet, the stock has been largely overlooked by big institutional investors.

At least … for now.

That can give you a tremendous advantage, if you act soon.

Frankly, there’s not a moment to lose.

Excitement about electric vehicles is building to a fever pitch. Already, “investors are swarming,” says The Wall Street Journal.

In fact, Mr. Mizrahi says he expects the battery revolution to mint tens of thousands of new millionaires in the years ahead.

Considering his track record of accurate predictions, he’s a man worth listening to.

Charles: “On October 6 of ‘87, I moved all my clients from stocks into cash. I can’t remember the exact numbers … it was a long time ago … but at the time we were up somewhere around 25 percent.

“Two weeks later, the market has the worst day in its history, down 22% in a single day. Black Monday.

“As I remember it, that year we finished something like 22% up and the S&P was up 5%.

“Our phones were ringing off the hook, both from people wanting us to invest their money and the media too.

“It wasn’t long before we had $200 million under management.

“And in 1998, we had a banner year. I remember opening up Barron's and saying: ‘Holy smokes. We’re No. 1.’

“Other than my kids’ births and my wedding day, I don’t think there was a happier day in my life.”

John: Now … looking to the future, Mizrahi says he’s certain the Forever Battery will be the biggest story in the automotive industry for at least the next 10 years … probably more.

The technology is going to reshape everything about our lives and our planet.

A few years from now your grandkids will think about gas-powered cars the same way they think about rotary phones … cassette tapes … and fax machines.

As relics of the past.

Luckily, from an investment standpoint, you still have time to get in. The battery revolution is just starting to crank up. But it’s imperative you act today.

In just a moment, I’ll give you the details of the No. 1 stock to take advantage of as the battery revolution takes off.

But by now you might be wondering exactly what the Forever Battery is … and how it works.

It’s what scientists call a “solid-state battery.”

These batteries are completely different to lithium-ion batteries, which have a liquid core.

That liquid is what can cause a vehicle or device to burst into flames without warning.

But the solid core of the Forever Battery is NOT flammable, so there’s no danger of explosion or fire.

It’s tough as nails. Heck, you could shoot it with a .44 Magnum and it still wouldn’t catch fire.

Better still, a solid core has a much greater surface area than its liquid equivalent — making it way more energy dense.

Here’s the best part.

Not only could the solid-state core take as little as 15 minutes to charge, but it degrades far less than liquid core batteries … meaning it lasts longer.

All around, Forever Batteries — solid-state batteries — are smaller … lighter … safer … more powerful … and more convenient than current EV batteries.

Most importantly, they could cut the price of an EV in half.

Remember, the main catalyst that drives mass adoption is affordability.

That’s exactly where we are right now. The Forever Battery is finally going to make EVs affordable enough for the average American family.

To be frank, when I first started investigating the battery revolution, I was skeptical, to say the least.

And with good reason.

There has been a lot of hype around next-generation batteries.

But the more I learned about Forever Batteries … and the more I talked to Charles … I realized that this is literally going to change the world.

That’s why I agreed to help get the message out to folks like you who are watching this video … so that you can take advantage of this opportunity right away.

Keep in mind, this is a development that is picking up speed — fast. So the time to get in is now.

You may never have another opportunity like this again.

Where one stock is at the forefront of an inevitable, unstoppable mega trend that could turn a stake of just $10,000 into $40,000 or more in just five years, depending on how long you stay invested.

Everyone wishes they bought Netflix … Apple … Google and other big tech stocks before the share price skyrocketed.

This could be the moment you remember for the rest of your life … the moment everything changed for you and your money.

Of course, as Charles makes clear to all his readers, there’s no guarantee of success. All investments carry some degree of risk and you should never invest more than you can afford to lose.

But opportunities like this don’t land in your lap every day.

It could be a long time before we see another technological revolution of this size and scope.

That’s why Charles has just put the finishing touches on a time-sensitive special report called The Forever Battery: How to Profit as EV Sales Grow 1,500% Over the Next 4 Years.

This report gives you the full details on the company I’ve described to you — the one that’s poised to dominate the battery revolution.

It holds 200 patents that protect its proprietary technology.

And no one outside the company is allowed to know what its battery is made of.

Even the color of the man-made substance is a closely guarded secret.

When a photographer came to take pictures, the company made him use a color-changing camera filter to ensure the material’s true hue would remain confidential.

Already, one of the biggest multinational car manufacturers in the world — a $170 BILLION company — is pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into the company.

And it won’t be the last.

All told, we’re looking at an estimated $5 TRILLION in new wealth being created.

Even if you get a tiny piece of that, it could move you closer to the financial future you’ve dreamed of … or at the very least, give you enough money to enjoy life more.

When The New York Times said “it has the potential to mint the next Steve Jobs,” THIS is what they were referring to.

Simply put, the Forever Battery is more than just a revolution … it’s an unstoppable force…

And one company is at the heart of it all.

Renowned scientist Paul Albertus says the company has hit a “home run in terms of their solid-state battery performance data.”

A senior analyst at Investor Place, Luke Lango, calls it “a revolutionary company in its own right” … and says that right now is “a golden buying opportunity” for investors.

Inside Charles’ report, you’ll learn the details of the world-changing Forever Battery…

You’ll also learn the ticker symbol … and how much his research indicates the stock could go up.

As the Forever Battery fuels a 1,500% surge in EV sales, the potential for massive gains skyrockets.

Everything you need to know is all there in Charles’ report.

But before I show you how to get started, there is one thing you should keep in mind.

Even though it already has heavy hitters like Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Michael Bloomberg, Richard Branson and George Soros as investors…

Even though the company’s researchers have decades of experience under their belt…

Nothing in the world of tech innovation is a sure thing.

So this isn’t a bet-the-house kind of play.

But the upside is massive. Just a small stake of $1,000 … heck, even a few hundred bucks could hand you a potential fortune over the next five years — if you get started today.

Even if you just want to learn about what’s going on, it’s worth reading Charles’ report.

Years from now, you may be able to look back and tell friends and family you saw this trend coming, understood just how huge it would be and how you were able to make a ton of money off it.

But that’s just the beginning…

The electric vehicle industry is only one part of the solid-state battery picture.

Charles says this technology — the same technology found inside the Forever Battery — is poised to disrupt the energy industry on an unprecedented scale.

Charles: “According to industry insiders, the fossil fuel industry could see a $25 TRILLION collapse in future profits.

“That’s because renewable energy is finally becoming a viable alternative, thanks to advances in battery technology.

“When that amount of money pours from one industry into another, it’s not rocket science. Some people are going to lose a ton of money while others will make a ton of money.

“I know which side of that equation I’d rather be on!

“Mark my words. Oil cartels will be toppled. Major corporations face the possibility — no, the probability — of collapse.

“Listen, these guys aren’t stupid. They realize that by continuing down the fossil fuel road, they risk extinction.”

John: Charles is right on the money.

Even the United Arab Emirates says they are preparing for a world with no oil. “We have to be ready to celebrate the last export of a barrel of oil,” says a UAE spokesman.

You see, until now, renewable energy sources were reliant on weather.

Without efficient energy storage, fossil fuels are needed for times when the sun doesn’t shine, or the wind doesn’t blow.

But now … utilities are building wind and solar farms that, together with new battery storage solutions, are far more cost-effective than building new fossil fuel plants.

Jigar Shah, the founder of the pioneering solar company SunEdison believes hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of fossil-fueled power plants might soon be mothballed for good.

That’s why a Forbes contributor calls energy storage “the most important technology in the world right now.”

And Wired says:

“This will be like the change from analog to digital, or landlines to cellphones,” says Advanced Microgrid Systems CEO Susan Kennedy. “The energy industry will never be the same.”

Some companies have tried to store renewable energy in lithium-ion batteries … with very limited success.

Simply put, solid-state batteries are expected to be the only viable choice.

And Charles Mizrahi believes one company holds the key to unlocking this historic energy revolution.

In fact, it’s the ONLY company to provide 1.2 BILLION people access to renewable energy stored in solid-state batteries.

And it’s just getting started…

Its storage solutions provide energy access to off-grid sites through a “mini grid” powered by wind and solar.

Its parent company is one of the 500 largest companies in the world — run by a man who Barron’s calls a combination of U.S. investors Warren Buffett and Carl Icahn.

Yet you almost certainly haven’t heard of the company.

Unfortunately, there isn’t enough time today to go into more detail…

But you’ll find all the details of this company in Charles’ special report, A New Era of Energy Storage: The Hottest Breakthrough of the 21st Century.

Together with his first report, The Forever Battery: How to Profit as EV Sales Grow 1,500% Over the Next 4 Years, you’ll have all the details you need to profit from the battery revolution … and get ahead of the herd, before they realize what’s taking place.

Charles says these new batteries — solid-state batteries — are the sort of technological breakthrough that semiconductors were a generation ago … only bigger.

Identifying massive investment opportunities like this one is exactly what Charles did during his almost 40 years on Wall Street.

But the truth is … he never really fit in.

Charles: “While the other guys showed off their flashy cars and Rolex watches, I rode the subway and wore my $20 Casio watch to meetings.

“Listen. We had the top investment banks on our books as clients. I made them a lot of money. Nothing wrong with that.

“But many of the so-called ‘professionals’ on Wall Street are big on greed and light on morals.

“When your sole focus is making money at any cost, you stop caring about the things that truly matter, like family and friends. Who cares if the ‘little guy’ gets screwed, as long as you make money?

“That’s just not how I was brought up. It’s not who I am as a person. I don’t care if you have a flashy car or if you wear a different Rolex every day.

“That stuff’s not important. Character is what counts.

“That’s why I stepped away from Wall Street…

“I shifted my focus to showing Main Street folks like my parents how to make money in the market. And I’ve never looked back.”

John: Ever since, Charles has been on a mission to help regular Americans like you reach their financial dreams.

Today, you can do the same by taking advantage of the battery revolution, which is poised to transform everything from how we travel to how we keep the lights on.

Everything you need to know about this opportunity can be found in Charles’ two special reports: The Forever Battery: How to Profit as EV Sales Grow 1,500% Over the Next 4 Years…

And A New Era of Energy Storage: The Hottest Breakthrough of the 21st Century.

These two reports are valued at $199 each — for a total value of $398.

But Charles says they can be yours today, free of charge, when you subscribe to Alpha Investor.

This is his monthly newsletter that allows you to take control of your financial future … to go from frustration and worry … to peace and confidence with your investments.

In this newsletter, you receive his monthly stock recommendations, access to his entire model portfolio, along with notifications of when to buy and sell.

His Alpha Investor readers — he has close to 100,000 of them — have done very well…

Charles: “I can’t reveal the stocks in my model portfolio. It wouldn’t be fair to my subscribers.

“But what I can tell you is this…

“Five stocks in the portfolio have more than doubled … in less than two years.

“And we have more than 12 stocks that are up by double digits.

“Subscribers who’ve followed my recommendations have had the chance to make serious money.

“Of course, I don’t always get it right. I don’t have a crystal ball. But I do stack the odds in your favor because I know what to look for.

“Each month, I select the single investment I believe has the greatest potential to make you money.

“To be clear: I don’t only recommend technology stocks.

“That means my favorite stock of the month could be a health care recommendation … or an insurance stock … or even a banking recommendation.

“First, I look for companies that are in industries that have strong tailwinds pushing them higher.

“Once I identify those industries, I only select companies that are run by rock-star CEOs. Because at the end of the day, the person in charge can make or break the company.

“And lastly, I analyze company financials and scrutinize government filings. I only want to buy a stock when it trades for a bargain price. Nothing more complicated than that.

“That’s how I find stocks that are poised to soar way higher in the years ahead.

“At the end, I narrow it down to my best idea … one stock each month … and send you my detailed research and analysis right to your inbox.”

John: Charles has a long list of fans…

Stuart from New York says:

Rick, a CPA in California, writes:

And John S. boasts:

In short: Charles does all the heavy lifting…

All you have to do is read his monthly Alpha Investor Report, make the decision to buy in and watch your potential profits pile up.

This approach has helped subscribers like John in Colorado make a tidy profit.

John B. is a retired police officer with an amazing story. In 2008, he and his wife lost everything they had in the stock market. He says:

So, as you can imagine, he was very hesitant to invest in the stock market again. But then he found Charles … and he’s been following his investment recommendations for about a year.

He wrote:

And then there’s Roy from Tennessee who said:

But then they found Charles.

And after four months, just four months, Roy said:

My point is this…

Whether you’re an experienced investor or a complete novice, Alpha Investor can help you invest with peace of mind.

We asked Charles to explain what
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✔ 12 Monthly Research Briefings:

“Each month, I’ll send you an in-depth, eight-page briefing that tells you which stock I think you should buy right away. These are the types of stocks that can help you to build lasting wealth. This newsletter is the core of my research service. It’s written in plain English, so even if you’re a novice you’ll have all the information you need to decide if you want to invest. Readers have said this research alone is worth the price of the subscription.”

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“You also get access to the two special reports I want to send you today: The Forever Battery: How to Profit as EV Sales Grow 1,500% Over the Next 4 Years … and A New Era of Energy Storage: The Hottest Breakthrough of the 21st Century. But that’s not all. You’ll also find an archive of all the special reports I’ve written in the past.”

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John: Charles tells me that people write in all the time to say how much Alpha Investor has changed their lives.

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Remember, when you take a 100% RISK-FREE trial subscription today, you’ll also get Charles’ free report, The Forever Battery: How to Profit as EV Sales Grow 1,500% Over the Next 4 Years.

As the Forever Battery triggers the mass adoption of electric vehicles, the stock in Charles’ report could help you find financial freedom.

Remember, though, nothing in the world of tech innovation is a sure thing.

So if you decide to invest, you shouldn’t go all-in on this one stock.

But the upside is so massive … just a small stake of $1,000 could hand you a potential fortune within five years — if you get started today.

As a new subscriber, you’ll also get all the details of a company that is already deploying solid-state battery storage to countries around the world.

Charles’ bonus report, A New Era of Energy Storage: The Hottest Breakthrough of the 21st Century, includes everything you need to know to maximize your profits.

Even if you just want to learn about what’s going on, it’s worth reading these two reports on the battery revolution.

Of course, his research service will keep you updated on each of these recommendations.

And keep in mind, when you sign up, you can put his work to the test for a whole year.

If at any time you realize that it’s not for you … no problem. Just give his team a call and get a full refund.

And the reports you’ll receive today are yours to keep.

I think you’ll agree: That’s about as fair as it gets.

So the way I see it, you have three options today.

First, you can do nothing.

If you’re already wealthy and your retirement is secure, then maybe you don’t need to find out the details of the Forever Battery … or get a subscription to Charles Mizrahi’s Alpha Investor.

But if you could use the extra money … just to be sure you won’t run out … this is your chance.

Second, you can go it alone.

You can spend weeks investigating companies and eventually find a stock you HOPE will go up. Even if you are willing to take that risk, is the stress worth it?

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In other words, you can have everything handed to you on a plate by someone who spent almost 40 years on Wall Street, making millions for his wealthy clients.

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You’ll also receive a full report on a battery company that he believes will finally make renewable energy a reality.

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I’m John Daly. Thank you for watching.

August 2021

Energy Experts Extremely Bullish on Battery Storage Stocks

January 6, 2022 By admin Leave a Comment

Battery storage has become one of the hottest renewable energy niches
A “must-own” in the space
Both start-ups and larger battery companies are pulling in billions of dollars to fund ambitious expansion plans
UBS estimates that the United States energy storage market could grow to as much as $426 billion over the next decade

One of the biggest electric-vehicle battery companies in the world is going public.

After years of disappointment, the U.S. IPO market has been recording a strong comeback. Traditional initial public offerings raised more money than ever before in 2021, as early investors tried to cash in on sky-high valuations. This year, a record nearly 400 traditional IPOs and an additional 600 special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) listed on the markets. Total deal value for traditional IPOs clocked in at $153.5B while SPACs fetched $162.3B, both record highs.

Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about the energy sector.

It appears that Wall Street is still souring on the U.S. oil and gas patch, if the first initial public offering of a U.S. shale driller in four years is any indication.

Despite all the chatter about natural gas being the perfect bridge fuel in the transition to clean energy, even a natural gas explorer backed by private-equity giant Blackstone Group Inc. was unable to raise the capital it expected. In its March IPO, Vine Energy Inc. (NYSE:VEI) sold 21.5 million shares for a total of $301 million, falling short of its target of $361 million. To get the deal done, Vine had to accept a lower price than its target price, while Blackstone and its affiliates had to step in with a $60 million purchase to push it through.

Things are not much different elsewhere, with the IPO of Australian shale gas explorer Tamboran Resources also underwhelming.

In sharp contrast, investors appear a lot more enthusiastic about funding clean energy startups. Whereas oil and gas IPOs might not be in play just yet, the renewable energy sector is a different beast altogether.

[The Forever Battery: Making Gas Guzzlers Obsolete]

Source: Wall Street Journal

Brazil's biofuel company Raizen went public in August, raising $1.3B and snagging a $14B valuation in one of Brazil's biggest-ever IPOs. Raizen is a joint venture between Cosan S.A. (NYSE:CZZ) and Royal Dutch Shell Plc (NYSE:RDS.A).

Meanwhile, Spanish renewable energy company Acciona Energia (ANE.MC) has enjoyed one of the most successful IPOs in Europe this year in an otherwise lackluster market.

Dutch e-bus manufacturer Ebusco also had a successful IPO in October that valued the company at $1.3B while shares of Swedish automotive manufacturer Volvo Cars (VOLCARb.ST) have soared 22% after its debut.

Meanwhile, battery storage has become one of the hottest renewable energy niches.

Energy storage technology and services provider, Fluence Energy (NASDAQ:FLNC), completed its IPO in November, raising just under a billion dollars. Fluence currently has a market cap of $5.7B.

Citing “undeniable fundamentals” and a sector ripe for disruption, Evercore ISI has launched coverage on the energy storage ecosystem, set to solve the problems of intermittent power generation as the energy industry pivots to renewables.

“The outlook for energy storage demand growth these next three decades is strong as the globe pivots towards decarbonization amid continued cost declines in battery prices,” the firm says.

Evercore has tapped Fluence Energy as a “must-own” in the space, noting the company provided the grid's first-ever Li-Ion battery energy storage system, and has worked through several generations of that technology since.

[New Battery Breakthrough: Could Revolutionize the $2 Trillion Automotive Industry]

According to a report by global communications, research, and consulting firm focusing on cleantech Mercom Capital Group, corporate funding and M&A for the battery storage, smart grid, and energy efficiency sectors more than doubled in 2020 to $8.1 billion compared to $3.8 billion in the previous year. A more recent report by the research outfit reveals that total corporate funding (including VC, Debt, and Public Market Financing) in battery energy storage came to $4.7 billion in 17 deals compared to $3.1 billion in 19 deals in Q4 2020. Funding was up significantly year-over-year (YoY) compared to $244 million in nine deals in Q1 2020.

A host of energy experts, including the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), UBS, BloombergNEF, S&P Market Intelligence, Wood Mackenzie, and others are extremely bullish about the prospects of the battery storage industry– both over the near-and long-term–as the clean energy drive gains huge momentum.

At the center of our green energy drive are solar and wind power, both of which are expected to contribute nearly half of the global power mix by 2050 as per Bloomberg New Energy Finance. The intermittent nature of these renewable sources, however, means that large-scale storage is absolutely critical if the world is to successfully shift away from high dependence on fossil-fuels.

The surge in lithium-ion battery production since 2010 can be chalked up to huge improvements in the technology from a cost and performance standpoint.

Over the past decade, an 85% decline in prices fueled a revolution in lithium-ion battery technology, making electric vehicles and large-scale commercial battery deployments a reality for the first time in history.

The next decade will be defined by a massive increase in utility-scale storage.

United States utilities are trying to cut down on emissions by implementing utility-scale battery storage units (one megawatt (MW) or greater power capacity).

In March 2019, NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) announced plans to build a 409-MW energy storage project in Florida that will be powered by utility-scale solar.

[Exclusive: Company Pioneering this New Battery could be the Investment of a Lifetime]

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) plans to replace its Comanche coal units with a $2.5-billion investment in renewables and battery storage, including 707 MW of solar PV, 1,131 megawatts (MW) of wind, and 275 MW of battery storage in the State of Colorado.

In October, Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) announced plans to build an energy storage project at the Anderson Civic Center, Carolina, including investments to the tune of $500 million in battery storage projects for electricity generation capacity of 300 MW.

The outlook for the battery storage industry is as rosy as they get.

According to the EIA, operating utility-scale battery storage power capacity in the United States more than quadrupled from 2014 (214 MW) through March 2019 (899 MW). The organization projects that utility-scale battery storage power capacity could exceed 2,500 MW by 2023, or a 180% increase, assuming currently planned additions are completed with no current operating capacity being retired.

UBS estimates that the United States energy storage market could grow to as much as $426 billion over the next decade.

Source: EIA

Here are more energy storage IPOs to keep an eye on.

#1. LG Energy

Last year, LG Chem (OTCPK:LGCLF), South Korea's largest chemical company and a leading EV battery supplier, announced plans to spin off its battery division LG Energy Solution (LGES). LGES is one of the world's top electric vehicle (EV) battery makers, supplying the likes of Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and General Motors Co (NYSE:GM).

[The Forever Battery: Making Gas Guzzlers Obsolete]

LG Energy Solution applied for preliminary approval of an IPO that publication IFR says could fetch $10 billion-$12 billion, easily South Korea's biggest-ever listing.

LGES and the Korea Exchange announced the application for approval of the previously flagged IPO on Tuesday, without mentioning its size. IFR reported the potential size earlier in June, citing people close to the deal.

LGES says the IPO was planned for 2021, although the company is yet to confirm or deny the IPO size.

A $10 billion IPO would be more than double the 2010 IPO of Samsung Life Insurance, which was valued at 4.9 trillion won ($4.39 billion). If successful, it would mark the third U.S. IPO of South Korean companies following the $2 billion domestic float of material solution provider SK IE Technology Co Ltd and $4.6 billion U.S. IPO of South Korean e-commerce company, Coupang.

The timing of the IPO could not have been better, with global sales of battery-powered electric cars exploding as automakers race towards electrification.

LGES has announced plans to invest more than $4.5 billion in its U.S. battery plant by 2025.

#2. Harmony Energy

Battery energy storage company Harmony Energy Income Trust has announced its intention to go public in a bid to fund the development of 213.5MW of projects using Tesla's battery storage technology.

Harmony Energy will list on the Specialist Fund Segment of the London Stock Exchange through an institutional placing with up to 230 million new ordinary shares at an issue price of 100p per share. The company says it's targeting a dividend yield of 8% per annum, payable quarterly from 2023.

Harmony says it will use proceeds from the IPO to acquire five projects with a capacity of 213.5MW (427MWh) from Harmony Energy Limited. Harmony has contracted with Tesla for this initial portfolio, including agreed pricing and timing of delivery.

The company will follow up on this initial portfolio with a 99MW (198MWh) advanced project acquisition, bumping up Harmony's initial portfolio to 312MW (625MWh).

Paul Mason, managing director of the Investment Adviser, says battery storage offers exciting growth potential, with the country's installed capacity expected to reach 43GW by 2050 from just 1.2GW now.

“Investing in battery storage energy systems requires extensive sector expertise and knowledge, and our team has decades of investment and industry experience. Battery storage energy systems are a vital cog in the renewable energy value chain. We believe there is enormous potential in the sector and the 2-hour duration battery will be best placed to take advantage of this.“

[New Battery Breakthrough: Could Revolutionize the $2 Trillion Automotive Industry]

#3. Pod Point

Pod Point, a company that provides charging points for electric vehicles in Britain, has announced plans to list on the London Stock Exchange.

Majority owned by France's EDF (EDF.PA), Pod Point has revealed that it plans a premium listing with a free float of at least 25%. Following the listing, EDF will maintain a stake of more than 50%.

Pod Point is Britain's largest provider of home charging points for EVs and the second largest provider of workplace charging infrastructure. The company booked revenue of 33.1 million pounds ($45.18 million) in the year ended Dec. 31, 2020, with an adjusted underlying loss of 12.3 million pounds.

Alex Kimani

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“The Forever Battery”

Secret Startup Cracks the Battery Code — Wall Street Legend Predicts a 1,500% Surge in Electric Car Sales Over the Next 4 Years…

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