Exawatt’s battery cost model offers our customers insights into the costs of the materials that dominate lithium-ion battery manufacturing
Exawatt’s detailed forecast models take account of process developments and the evolving costs of materials, equipment, consumables, energy and labour. We apply the same technoeconomic principles to the analysis of other emerging technologies in the energy storage sector, including solid-state batteries, sodium-ion batteries and fuel cells. This allows us to help our customers make strategic decisions regarding cell technology choice, battery pack size and long-term manufacturing plans
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Meet the energy storage team
Edward Rackley
Head of Energy StorageEdward Rackley
Ed uses his electrochemical materials knowledge to inform our supply chain analysis and bottom-up cost modelling. He has a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Sheffield, specialising in solid oxide fuel cell anodes. Ed’s industrial experience includes research into novel battery current collectors and spinel cathode synthesis.Aaron Wade
Head of Battery CostsAaron Wade
Aaron leads CRU’s battery cost modelling, forecasting production costs of current and next-generation battery technologies, understanding when and how new technologies will affect the battery market.Prior to joining CRU, Aaron completed his PhD in lithium-ion battery degradation with the Faraday Institution at UCL. During this time he interned at Exawatt part-time for the duration of his studies. Aaron is a project director of “Battery Pub”, an online networking event for the battery community.