KEY PERFORMANCE AND MILESTONES
- Exceptional Longevity: GEN3 batteries maintain 82% capacity at 900 cycles, compared to 70% for Panasonic’s NCR18650GA after just 300 cycles.
- Higher Energy Output: GEN3 batteries delivered a 31% cumulative energy gain over graphite-based benchmarks, signaling a major efficiency breakthrough.
- Seamless Integration: The advanced silicon-anode material blends with high-grade artificial graphite, ensuring compatibility with existing battery manufacturing lines (18650, 21700, 26650, and 4680 formats).
BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGY SURPASSES INDUSTRY LEADERS
HPQ Silicon Inc. $HPQ / $HPQFF and its partner Novacium SAS have delivered a major leap in battery performance, with their GEN3 silicon-anode batteries outperforming some of the biggest names in energy storage. In independent testing, these next-generation cells retained over 80% of their capacity after 900 cycles, far exceeding leading commercial 18650 lithium-ion batteries from Samsung, Panasonic, and LG.
STRATEGIC MARKET OPPORTUNITY
With 95% of today’s lithium-ion anodes still reliant on graphite, HPQ’s technology is poised to disrupt the industry. The company’s silicon-based materials, which can replace 10%–15% of traditional graphite without costly retooling, position HPQ to capture a significant share of the US$22.5B–$33.8B addressable market by 2030.
CEO’S PERSPECTIVE:
“These results confirm our ability to develop world-class silicon-based materials that enhance battery longevity and performance. With targeted refinements, we see even greater potential for next-generation lithium-ion applications, from consumer electronics to EVs,” said Bernard Tourillon, CEO of HPQ Silicon and Novacium.
SCALING FOR COMMERCIALIZATION
By leveraging proprietary high-throughput manufacturing processes, HPQ and Novacium are advancing toward commercial production, positioning their technology as a cost-effective, high-performance alternative for battery makers worldwide. With growing demand in the 3C markets (Computer, Consumer, and Communication), HPQ’s breakthrough silicon-anode materials could redefine the future of lithium-ion batteries.