“Increasing usage of consumer electronics propelling the growth of the silicon battery market.”
The global silicon battery market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of 36.2% from 2020 to 2025, reaching USD 177 million by 2025 from USD 38 million in 2020. Consumer electronics require power sources that have high energy and power density to run the devices smoothly; hence all consumer electronics products use lithium-ion batteries as the primary source of power.

Sustained demand from developed nations in North America and Europe and expanding Asian markets such as China, India, and South Korea are driving the sales of consumer electronics. Moreover, safety concerns related to lithium-ion batteries, such as instances of explosion and fire, are pushing the manufacturers to develop safer batteries with high energy density. Therefore, the increased consumer requirements and the other factors above have created a significant opportunity for the growth of the silicon battery market.

“Silicon batteries with a capacity range of 3,000?10,000 mAh accounted for the largest share during the forecast period.”
Silicon batteries with a voltage range of 3,000?10,000 mAh are expected to hold a significant share of the silicon battery market during the forecast period. Silicon batteries with a capacity range between 3000 mAh and 10,000 mAh are the most commonly available silicon batteries and have a massive demand in the market. These batteries are used for products that require moderate-to-high energy to function.
Applications such as consumer electronics, wearable devices, medical devices, energy harvesting, entertainment, and wireless communication require a power source with a capacity of between 3,000 mAh and 10,000 mAh to operate. Also, Silicon batteries in this range have a higher cycle efficiency and excellent stable cycling performance which makes it a perfect choice for various applications.

“Silicon battery market in APAC to witness the highest growth rate in coming years”
The silicon battery industry in APAC is expected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2020 to 2025. The automotive, consumer electronics, and energy end-use applications are expected to drive the demand for advanced batteries in the region. Various efforts made by different regulatory authorities to promote environment-friendly products have led to an increase in the demand for silicon anode batteries in APAC.
Low-cost lithium production, rise in R&D activities for improvements in anode materials, substantial investments by battery companies for the commercialization of silicon batteries, and an increase in the adoption of electric vehicles in developed countries of APAC have driven the regional silicon battery market. Other factors, such as an increase in renewable energy investments, expansion of power generation capacities, and a decline in battery costs due to anode technology advancements, are further fueling the said market in the APAC region.
To determine and verify the market size of several segments and subsegments, extensive primary interviews have been conducted with key personalities in the Silicon battery market. Following is the breakup of the primary participants:
? By Company Type: Tier 1 = 45 %, Tier 2 = 35%, and Tier 3 = 20%
? By Designation: C-Level Executives = 40%, Directors = 45%, and Others = 15%
? By Region: North America = 30%, Europe = 20%, APAC = 35%, and RoW = 15%
The report profiles the key players in the silicon battery market and analyzes their market rankings. A few prominent players profiled in this report include Amprius Technologies (US), Enovix (US), Huawei (China), Enevate (US), Nanotek Instruments (US), Nexeon (UK), LeydenJar Technologies (The Netherlands), Targray Technology International (Canada), XG Sciences (US), California Lithium Battery (US), Sila Nanotechnologies (US), and Group14 Technologies (US).
Research Coverage:
This research report categorizes the silicon battery market by capacity, application, and region. The report describes the major drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities pertaining to this market, as well as the value chain and market ranking analysis.
Reasons to Buy the Report:
The report would help leaders/new entrants in the silicon battery market in the following ways:
1. The report segments the silicon battery market comprehensively and provides the market size estimation for all subsegments across different regions.
2. The report helps stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provides them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
3. The report would help stakeholders understand their competitors better and gain insights to improve their position in the silicon battery market. The competitive landscape section describes the competitor ecosystem.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION 18
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES 18
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION AND SCOPE 18
1.2.1 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS 19
1.3 STUDY SCOPE 20
1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED 20
1.3.2 GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE 20
1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED 21
1.4 CURRENCY 21
1.5 LIMITATIONS 21
1.6 STAKEHOLDERS 22
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 23
2.1 RESEARCH DATA 23
2.1.1 SECONDARY AND PRIMARY RESEARCH 24
2.1.2 SECONDARY DATA 25
2.1.2.1 Secondary sources 25
2.1.3 PRIMARY DATA 26
2.1.3.1 Primary sources 26
2.1.3.2 Key industry insights 27
2.1.3.3 Breakdown of primaries 27
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION 27
2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH 28
2.2.1.1 Approach for arriving at the market share by bottom-up approach (demand side) 28
2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH 28
2.2.2.1 Approach for arriving at the market share by top-down analysis (supply side) 29
2.3 DATA TRIANGULATION 31
2.4 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS 32
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 33
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS 37
4.1 ATTRACTIVE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES IN SILICON BATTERY MARKET 37
4.2 SILICON BATTERY MARKET, BY CAPACITY 37
4.3 SILICON BATTERY MARKET IN APAC, BY COUNTRY AND APPLICATION 38
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4.4 SILICON BATTERY MARKET, BY APPLICATION 38
4.5 SILICON BATTERY MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2019 39
5 MARKET OVERVIEW 40
5.1 INTRODUCTION 40
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS 41
5.2.1 DRIVERS 41
5.2.1.1 High energy density compared to other battery chemistries 41
5.2.1.2 Growing number of R&D initiatives by manufacturers for improvements in li-ion batteries 42
5.2.1.3 Increasing adoption of consumer electronics 42
5.2.1.4 Excellent features of silicon-based anode leading to improved lithium-ion batteries 43
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS 43
5.2.2.1 Volumetric expansion of silicon when lithium is inserted in batteries 43
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES 43
5.2.3.1 Significant rise in demand for electric vehicles 43
5.2.3.2 Need for high-performance batteries in energy storage applications 44
5.2.4 CHALLENGES 45
5.2.4.1 Poor cycle life of silicon materials 45
5.2.4.2 Capacity loss and low columbic efficiency due to mechanical failure 45
5.2.4.3 High manufacturing cost of silicon batteries 45
5.3 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS 47
6 COMPONENTS USED IN SILICON BATTERIES 49
6.1 INTRODUCTION 49
6.2 CATHODE 49
6.2.1 CATHODE PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLE BY DETERMINING CAPACITY AND VOLTAGE OF SILICON BATTERIES 49
6.3 ANODE 50
6.3.1 SILICON IS ONE OF THE PROMISING ALTERNATIVE TO LITHIUM FOR ANODE DUE TO ITS HIGH THEORETICAL CAPACITY 50
6.4 ELECTROLYTE 50
6.4.1 INFLUENCE OF ELECTROLYTE ADDITIVES IMPROVES ELECTROCHEMICAL PERFORMANCE OF SILICON ANODES 50
6.5 OTHERS 51
7 TYPES OF SILICON BATTERY 52
7.1 INTRODUCTION 52
7.2 CELL 52
7.2.1 LIGHT WEIGHT AND EASY INSTALLATION CREATE DEMAND FOR CELL TYPE SILICON BATTERIES IN CONSUMER ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY 52
7.3 BATTERY PACK 52
7.3.1 BATTERY PACKS ARE USED IN HIGH ENERGY DENSITY APPLICATIONS 52
8 SILICON BATTERY MARKET, BY CAPACITY 53
8.1 INTRODUCTION 54
8.2 0 TO 3,000 MAH 55
8.2.1 COMPACT SILICON BATTERIES ARE MAINLY USED IN CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 55
8.3 BETWEEN 3,000 MAH AND 10,000 MAH 58
8.3.1 3,000?10,000 MAH SILICON BATTERY MARKET EXPECTED TO GROW AT THE HIGHEST CAGR BETWEEN 2020 AND 2025 58
8.4 BETWEEN 10,000 MAH AND 60,000 MAH 61
8.4.1 10,000?60,000 MAH SILICON BATTERY MARKET FOR AUTOMOTIVE EXPECTED TO GROW AT HIGHEST RATE DURING THE FORECAST PERIOD 61
8.5 60,000 MAH AND ABOVE 63
8.5.1 60,000 MAH & ABOVE SILICON BATTERIES PROVIDE HIGH POWER CAPACITY AND LONG CYCLING LIFE 63
9 SILICON BATTERY MARKET, BY APPLICATION 67
9.1 INTRODUCTION 68
9.2 CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 69
9.2.1 SMARTPHONES 69
9.2.1.1 Need for long battery life and lightweight battery options is driving adoption of lithium silicon batteries in smartphones 69
9.2.2 LAPTOPS 70
9.2.2.1 Silicon anode batteries increase storage capacity of lithium-ion batteries and subsequently boost runtime of laptops 70
9.2.3 WEARABLE DEVICES 70
9.2.3.1 Major initiatives are taken by companies to launch silicon anode batteries for wearable devices 70
9.2.4 OTHERS 71
9.3 AUTOMOTIVE 74
9.3.1 BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLES 74
9.3.1.1 Lithium-silicon one of the future technologies for battery electric vehicles which will improve performance, hold more energy, and last longer at a lower cost 74
9.3.2 PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES 75
9.3.2.1 Low self-discharge rate, high output, and high energy density are driving the adoption of silicon batteries in plug-in hybrid electric vehicles 75
9.3.3 OTHERS 75
9.4 AVIATION 79
9.4.1 SILICON BATTERIES ARE AN EXCELLENT OPTION FOR POWERING COMMERCIAL DRONES 79
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9.5 ENERGY 81
9.5.1 INCREASE IN GLOBAL DEMAND FOR ENERGY IS LEADING TO RISING ADOPTION OF SILICON ANODE BATTERIES FOR ENERGY APPLICATION 81
9.6 MEDICAL DEVICES 84
9.6.1 MEDICAL DEVICES ARE EQUIPPED WITH HIGH-POWER SILICON ANODE LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES FOR ACCESSIBILITY AND CONTROL 84
10 GEOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS 88
10.1 INTRODUCTION 89
10.2 NORTH AMERICA 91
10.2.1 US 94
10.2.1.1 US has significant growth potential as it is home to majority of
well-established providers of silicon anode technology 94
10.2.2 CANADA 95
10.2.2.1 Canadian R&D centers are focused on improving technological capabilities of silicon batteries 95
10.2.3 MEXICO 96
10.2.3.1 Rising investments in automotive sector are propelling growth of silicon battery market in Mexico 96
10.3 EUROPE 97
10.3.1 GERMANY 100
10.3.1.1 Well-established automotive sector in Germany is boosting silicon battery market in the country 100
10.3.2 UK 101
10.3.2.1 High adoption of electric vehicles in UK would provide growth opportunities for silicon battery market 101
10.3.3 FRANCE 102
10.3.3.1 Government investments in battery production expected to boost silicon battery market growth in France 102
10.3.4 REST OF EUROPE 104
10.3.4.1 Rising penetration of electric vehicles and government policies regarding use of battery-powered vehicles are driving silicon battery market in Rest of Europe 104
10.4 APAC 105
10.4.1 CHINA 107
10.4.1.1 China dominates global lithium-ion battery production and is among the low-cost lithium producers 107
10.4.2 JAPAN 108
10.4.2.1 Japan is expected to witness substantial investments by various companies to establish their silicon anode battery manufacturing base in the country 108
10.4.3 INDIA 109
10.4.3.1 R&D initiatives for anode material and government encouragement for using renewable sources to create growth opportunities for silicon battery market 109
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10.4.4 SOUTH KOREA 110
10.4.4.1 Rising R&D activities to enhance performance and capacity of silicon batteries to drive South Korean silicon battery market 110
10.4.5 REST OF APAC 112
10.4.5.1 Increasing use of consumer electronics and need for abundant power are driving silicon battery market in Rest of APAC 112
10.5 ROW 113
10.5.1 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA 114
10.5.1.1 Huge reserves of minerals likely to boost demand for silicon batteries in Middle East & Africa 114
10.5.2 SOUTH AMERICA 115
10.5.2.1 Lithium reserves in the region for battery manufacturing propel silicon battery market in South America 115
11 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 117
11.1 OVERVIEW 117
11.2 MARKET RANKING ANALYSIS, 2019 117
11.3 COMPETITIVE LEADERSHIP MAPPING 118
11.3.1 VISIONARY LEADERS 118
11.3.2 DYNAMIC DIFFERENTIATORS 118
11.3.3 INNOVATORS 119
11.3.4 EMERGING COMPANIES 119
11.4 COMPETITIVE SITUATIONS AND TRENDS 120
11.4.1 AGREEMENTS, COLLABORATIONS, AND PARTNERSHIPS 120
12 COMPANY PROFILES 121
(Business overview, Products offered, Recent developments, SWOT analysis & MnM View)*
12.1 KEY PLAYERS 121
12.1.1 AMPRIUS TECHNOLOGIES 121
12.1.2 ENOVIX 123
12.1.3 HUAWEI 125
12.1.4 ENEVATE 127
12.1.5 NANOTEK INSTRUMENTS 128
12.1.6 NEXEON 129
12.1.7 EOCELL 130
12.1.8 LEYDENJAR TECHNOLOGIES 131
12.1.9 TARGRAY TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL 132
12.1.10 ENWAIR 133
12.1.11 SILIB 134
*Details on Business overview, Products offered, Recent developments, SWOT analysis & MnM View might not be captured in case of unlisted companies.
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12.2 RIGHT TO WIN 135
12.3 OTHER PLAYERS 136
12.3.1 XG SCIENCES 136
12.3.2 CALIFORNIA LITHIUM BATTERY 136
12.3.3 CONNEXX SYSTEMS 137
12.3.4 ONED MATERIAL 137
12.3.5 SILA NANOTECHNOLOGIES 138
12.3.6 GROUP14 TECHNOLOGIES 138
13 APPENDIX 139
13.1 INSIGHTS OF INDUSTRY EXPERTS 139
13.2 DISCUSSION GUIDE 140
13.3 KNOWLEDGE STORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL 142
13.4 AVAILABLE CUSTOMIZATIONS 144
13.5 RELATED REPORTS 144
13.6 AUTHOR DETAILS 145