Aaron Wade

Aaron Wade, Head of Battery Costs at CRU Group, shares his expertise in battery technology and costs. He sheds light on the factors driving significant declines in battery prices, including lithium trends and innovative cell chemistries like LFP. The discussion covers the competitive landscape of battery manufacturing, the effects of the Inflation Reduction Act, and the challenges in the supply chain. Wade also explores future market dynamics and the critical role of recycling in sustainable battery production.

Aaron Wade, Business Development Lead at Gaussion and Project Director for the Volta Foundation, dives deep into the booming battery industry. He discusses the pivotal role of China in battery production and the rise of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) technology. Aaron elaborates on the supply chain dynamics, the anticipated changes in battery chemistries like sodium-ion, and the ongoing challenges of recycling. The conversation also touches on market consolidation and how innovative designs are shaping the future of electric vehicles and energy storage solutions.

In this lively discussion, Aaron Wade, Tom Tsogt, Cormac O’Laoire, Christopher Chico, Chris Berry, and Iola Hughe dive into the intriguing trend of battery consolidation. They analyze how giants like CATL and BYD are shaping the industry landscape, while small startups struggle to keep up. The conversation highlights the shift towards LFP chemistry and prismatic form factors as industry standards. They also touch on solar advancements in Pakistan and the upcoming insights from Amazon's Faraz Ahmad on redefining carbon emissions accounting.