-- Cell phones and digital cameras will drive adoption in electronics. Multimedia cell phones and autofocus cameras both impose high pulse power demands that batteries and conventional capacitors are poorly equipped to provide. This will spark supercapacitor growth in consumer electronics from $122 million in 2008 to over $550 million in 2014. -- Transportation will drive large supercapacitor applications. It takes a lot of power to get a large bus or truck moving, which will fuel demand for most large supercapacitor applications. Wind turbines are another key opportunity, although relatively high supercapacitor prices will limit adoption rate. Overall, large storage applications are expected to expand from $86 million last year, to over $320 million in 2014. -- Commoditization of carbon-based supercapacitors will give large players an edge. Carbon-based supercapacitors -- which will define the market for the foreseeable future -- are a relatively undifferentiated technology composed of base materials in very price sensitive markets. That creates a textbook case for commoditization, wherein high volumes will help to lower costs, and allow large players to gain more market share."As volumes increase, we expect large players including Panasonic, NEC - Tokin, and Maxwell Technologies to benefit most from economies of scale," said Grose. "As that trend unfolds, the market may see more diversification as large companies bolster their portfolios through acquisitions of smaller firms." "Bridging the Gap with Supercapacitors: a Tale of Two Markets," is part of Lux Research's Alternative Power and Energy Storage Intelligence service. Clients subscribing to this service receive continuous research on the industry, as well as market trends and forecasts, ongoing technology scouting reports, and proprietary data points in the weekly Lux Research Alternative Power and Energy Storage Journal, and on-demand inquiry with Lux Research analysts. About Lux Research Lux Research provides strategic advice and on-going intelligence for emerging technologies. Leaders in business, finance and government rely on us to help them make informed strategic decisions. Through our unique research approach focused on primary research and our extensive global network, we deliver insight, connections and competitive advantage to our clients. Visit www.luxresearchinc.com for more information.
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