Iran Becomes Fifth Country to Develop Advanced Industrial Supercapacitors
Tehran - BORNA - Nourali Mohammadi, head of the Inorganic Chemistry Research Group, announced the achievement, noting that previously, the know-how for producing industrial supercapacitors was exclusively held by Canada, South Korea, China, and the United States. “We have managed to produce a laboratory-scale model of this product with quality comparable to highly advanced foreign counterparts,” he said.
Wide Applications for Industrial Supercapacitors
Mohammadi explained that industrial supercapacitors are used in electric vehicles, elevators, and wind turbines. They boast a long physical lifespan of around 10 years, more than one million charge-discharge cycles, and release energy much faster than conventional batteries.
He emphasized that producing such a device was far from easy, and that further development and mass production will require the support of both private and public sector investors.
Scientific Progress Through Support for Researchers
Mohammadi highlighted that roughly 1,000 specialists are working at the institute, all committed to advancing the nation’s scientific capabilities. “With their efforts, we expect around 20 applied research projects to be completed by the end of this year,” he added.
A Leader in Advanced Energy Storage Technologies
He noted that the success of the supercapacitor project positions Jahad-e-Daneshgahi as one of the pioneers in the field. “With the rising global demand for energy, the development of efficient, clean, and renewable storage technologies has become a top priority worldwide,” Mohammadi said.
Electrochemical supercapacitors are advanced electrical devices characterized by high power density, suitable energy density, ultra-fast charging, long operational life, and the ability to function across a wide temperature range. They are increasingly recognized as a vital energy storage solution.
Global Market and Strategic Importance
These devices are widely used in electric and hybrid vehicles, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), power grids, wind turbines, radars, military munitions, and radio communication systems. The global annual market value of electrochemical supercapacitors is estimated at around $3 billion, with a projected annual growth rate of 28 percent. Approximately 45 percent of demand comes from hybrid and electric vehicle manufacturing, followed by electric buses (20 percent), wind turbines (10 percent), and UPS systems (5 percent).
Mohammadi stressed the critical role of supercapacitors in the industries of the future, noting that leading companies in developed countries are making significant investments in both production and quality improvement.
Readiness for Mass Production in Iran
Given the country’s plans to expand electric vehicle production and other advanced industries, Mohammadi assessed the domestic market outlook as positive. He confirmed that the Academic Jihad Organization is ready to establish a mass production line for supercapacitors in Iran, provided sufficient investor support is secured.
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