4 Ways Supercapacitors Can Solve Industrial Energy Storage Challenges in the Nordics

The energy market continues to be at the center of the media since the beginning of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine. This leads to a situation where the Nordic countries reconsider their energy production strategies. This situation underscores the importance of securing energy supply, a crucial issue for all of Europe. As such, moving away from fossil fuels is not just about environmental concerns but also about strategic independence.

Energy efficiency and renewable sources are essential in addressing climate change. The Nordic countries are at the forefront of renewable energy adoption. Already two-thirds of the Nordic electricity production is renewable. Especially in Sweden, this is due to the large production capacity of hydropower. Hydropower is a major player due to its stability and low-carbon emissions. Sweden's ambitious target of achieving zero net emissions by 2045 will require substantial electrification of industry and transport, with energy consumption expected to double in the coming decades.

What are the benefits of using supercapacitors in industrial applications like hydropower, especially in renewable-heavy regions like the Nordics?

The Nordic countries are pioneers in the introduction of renewable energy in the European market. In Sweden, the country gets almost two-thirds of its gross energy consumption from renewable energy sources and especially hydropower has a large market share. This is an ideal opportunity, as supercapacitor technology can provide stability, high power and fast discharge, help overcome the ramp-up time of hydro turbines and ensure a more reliable and flexible energy supply for industrial needs.

What are the most critical energy storage challenges in the Nordic countries that companies using renewable energy face and what kind of solutions can Skeleton's products offer?

In the Nordic countries, the cold and long winter is one of the most significant challenges for industry, especially when talking about renewable energy sources such as hydropower, wind and sun.

1. Performance in extreme conditions: In the Nordic countries, the degrees can drop as low as -25. In this extreme condition, traditional batteries and radiators struggle to survive and require special heating systems to function. This becomes really expensive for industrial sectors, as it increases costs such as continuous maintenance. Skeleton Technologies' supercapacitors withstand extreme temperature fluctuations from -40°C to +65°C. This makes the supercapacitor a reliable and cost-effective solution that can also be integrated into renewable energy sectors to secure a stable energy supply.

2. Unshakable grid stability: When industry adopts more and more renewable energy sources, it also increases grid stability challenges. For example. SuperBattery's fast charging feature and long service life of over 15 years make it a first-class energy storage solution that evens out fluctuations and, above all, offers steady backup power without short circuits.

3. Rapid response time: Industries such as industrial manufacturing and grid applications require rapid energy delivery to integrate peak power, grid stability, and renewable energy sources. The SuperBattery combines the energy density of lithium-ion with the fast charging and discharging of supercapacitors, providing fast, powerful bursts that are perfect for these needs.?

4. Product designed to support the circular economy: The Nordic countries are pushing hard for a common mission to reduce CO2 emissions. Skeleton Technologies currently uses 60% renewable energy in its manufacturing processes. We have also patented our curved graphene raw material that we use in our products. Curved graphene offers a solution with less impact on the environment, because it is manufactured in our own production facility. We do not use critical raw materials like graphite, copper, nickel, or cobalt in our products.

How does Skeleton Technologies ensure its supercapacitors scale to meet growing energy demands in large industrial applications?

Skeleton Technologies ensures the scalability of its products to meet the growing needs of the renewable energy industry by investing heavily in manufacturing capacity, the most advanced production methods on the market, and testing and research of new products and raw materials. In 2025, Skeleton Technologies will open the world's largest supercapacitor factory in Leipzig, Germany, and we are also preparing to expand to Toulouse, France, where we will start R&D activities to develop next-generation battery technology. These actions are part of Skeleton's strong growth goal and support industrial sectors towards net-zero goals.

How do Skeleton Technologies' SuperBattery and supercapacitors support Sweden's goal of zero emissions by 2045?

Sweden has set an ambitious goal of reaching zero net emissions by 2045. Skeleton Technologies' energy storage solutions fit perfectly into this plan to support this sustainable change. Our supercapacitor modules and systems offer backup power that can be charged in seconds for the needs of high-power industries, from data centers to the mining industry. SuperBattery provides an essential energy storage solution for renewable sectors like hydropower, ensuring reliable and efficient power management. Our products, which are based on curved graphene, are an environmentally friendly solution to also support the circular economy.

What are the future trends in energy storage market, and how is Skeleton Technologies preparing for them?

The energy industry is in a transition phase and it is significantly affected by the ongoing global climate change, which poses its own challenges for the industry. In addition, the long-lasting state of war in Ukraine has started new energy policy debates in Europe, and the EU will strive to break away from China's critical imports of metals and raw materials, which are not sustainable for the environment, over the next decades. It is clear that the winners in the industry are those who are able to adopt the fastest renewable energy sources and sustainable and cost-saving energy storage solutions.

We will also see strong growth in the introduction of hydride systems. These hybrids combine the best aspects of different energy storage solutions, such as the SuKoBa project , which aims to combine supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries and thus extend the life of the energy storage solution by more than 20%.

Skeleton is in an excellent position to lead the transition towards a more sustainable energy industry with innovative SuperBattery and supercapacitor solutions that combine fast response with the energy density of batteries. Innovation, continuous development and testing are Skeleton's strengths. In order for us to grow to be the best in the industry, we must ensure that our energy storage solutions support our customers' mission towards a net-zero future.