Shazan Siddiqi

2 weeks ago | idtechex.com | Shazan Siddiqi

Sodium-ion batteries are emerging as a compelling alternative to lithium-ion, offering a unique blend of material abundance, system compatibility, and enhanced safety. As the energy storage market searches for scalable, cost-effective solutions, sodium-ion's core promises could reshape how and where batteries are deployed. Here's a closer look at what makes this technology so promising. Minerals abundance Sodium ion batteries offer a key advantage in mineral abundance.

1 month ago | idtechex.com | Shazan Siddiqi

Amidst rising tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and growing restrictions on battery material exports, the case for a resilient, domestically anchored battery industry has never been stronger. Sodium-ion technology, leveraging abundant and locally sourced materials, is emerging as a compelling alternative to lithium-ion, particularly in light of critical mineral bottlenecks and trade volatility.

1 month ago | idtechex.com | Shazan Siddiqi

The recent US tariffs implemented in 2025 will significantly impact the EV charging market, affecting both the physical charging equipment and the broader electrical infrastructure required to support it. Potential impact on charging hardware Many EV chargers rely on high-quality copper wiring for power transmission. Tariffs that increase the cost of copper are likely to drive up the cost of cable manufacturing.

1 month ago | electricvehiclesresearch.com | Shazan Siddiqi

The recent US tariffs implemented in 2025 will significantly impact the EV charging market, affecting both the physical charging equipment and the broader electrical infrastructure required to support it. Potential impact on charging hardware Many EV chargers rely on high-quality copper wiring for power transmission. Tariffs that increase the cost of copper are likely to drive up the cost of cable manufacturing.

2 months ago | idtechex.com | Shazan Siddiqi

In the first of this new series, IDTechEx Senior Technology Analyst Shazan Siddiqi caught up with Darren Tan, CEO of UNIGRID Battery, at Cambridge EnerTech's International Battery Seminar 2025 in Orlando, to discuss the evolving battery landscape. With geopolitical tensions reshaping supply chains, localizing battery production has never been more critical. While sodium-ion won't be the answer to all applications, it's poised to play a key role in the future of stationary energy storage.