Energy storage needs to grow 34x by 2050: Where will this come from? By Investing.com
Energy Storage Growth Forecast: UBS predicts that energy storage capacity will increase from 270 GW to over 9,000 GW by 2050, with an eightfold growth to over 2,000 GW expected by 2030, driven by the need for reliable renewable energy sources.
Technological Advancements and Challenges: While battery storage systems are anticipated to grow significantly due to advancements in technology and cost reductions, challenges remain including reliance on critical materials and potential disruptions from emerging storage technologies.
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Conference Call Announcement: International Battery Metals Ltd. (IBAT) will host a conference call on November 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial and operational results for the second quarter of 2026.
Financial Results Release: The company plans to release its financial results on November 12, 2025, after market close, with the information available on SEDAR+ and IBAT's website.
Investor Engagement: Due to an ongoing SEC review of its registration statement, IBAT will not hold a live Q&A during the call; however, shareholders can submit questions via email by November 10, 2025.
Technology Overview: IBAT specializes in direct lithium extraction using patented technology that minimizes environmental impact while efficiently extracting lithium chloride from brine sources.

Private Placement Financing: International Battery Metals Ltd. (IBAT) has closed a non-brokered private placement financing, issuing 12,464,000 units to EV Metals for total gross proceeds of USD $2.0 million, which will be used for general corporate purposes and advancing their modular direct lithium extraction technology.
Related Party Transactions: The investment from EV Metals is considered a related party transaction under Multilateral Instrument 61-101, and IBAT is relying on exemptions from formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements due to the transaction's size relative to the company's market capitalization.
Ownership Changes: Following the completion of the offering, EV Metals and its affiliates will control approximately 38.97% of IBAT's issued and outstanding common shares, increasing their holdings significantly from prior to the offering.
Forward-Looking Statements: The press release includes forward-looking statements regarding the company's future performance and operations, with a caution that actual results may differ due to various risks and uncertainties.

Conference Call Announcement: International Battery Metals Ltd. (IBAT) will host a conference call on August 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial and operational results for the first quarter of 2026.
Financial Results Release: The company plans to release its financial results for the first fiscal quarter of 2026 after market close on August 28, 2025, with results available on SEDAR+ and IBAT's website.
Investor Engagement: Due to an ongoing SEC review of its registration statement, IBAT will not hold a live Q&A session during the call; however, shareholders can submit questions via email by August 27, 2025.
Technology Overview: IBAT specializes in direct lithium extraction using patented technology that minimizes environmental impact while efficiently extracting lithium chloride from brine sources.

Energy Storage Growth Forecast: UBS predicts that energy storage capacity will increase from 270 GW to over 9,000 GW by 2050, with an eightfold growth to over 2,000 GW expected by 2030, driven by the need for reliable renewable energy sources.
Technological Advancements and Challenges: While battery storage systems are anticipated to grow significantly due to advancements in technology and cost reductions, challenges remain including reliance on critical materials and potential disruptions from emerging storage technologies.
- Air Products and TotalEnergies Agreement: Air Products signed a 15-year deal with TotalEnergies to supply 70,000 tons of green hydrogen annually in Europe starting in 2030.
- Green Hydrogen Supply: The agreement aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 700,000 tons annually at TotalEnergies’ Northern European refineries.
- Decarbonization Goals: TotalEnergies plans to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 compared to 2015 levels through this contract.
- Renewable Power Supply: Air Products and TotalEnergies also agreed on renewable power supply, including an initial Power Purchase Agreement for a solar project in Texas.
- Industry Impact: The deal signifies a step towards decarbonizing heavy industry and other sectors, showcasing the growing demand for clean hydrogen.



