ITEN Unveils Breakthrough Solid-State Battery Technology with 200C Discharge Rate, Revolutionizing IoT and Connected Devices
In a landmark development for the energy storage industry, ITEN, a pioneering innovator in Surface-Mount Device (SMD) Solid-State Batteries (SSBs), has announced a groundbreaking advancement in battery technology. The company’s latest SSB achieves an unprecedented 200C discharge rate—100 times higher than conventional lithium-ion batteries—setting a new benchmark for miniaturized energy storage. This innovation is now being manufactured at scale as part of the Powency™ product family, addressing the growing demand for high-performance power solutions in IoT, wearables, healthcare devices, and other connected technologies.
Redefining Energy Storage with Nanomaterial Expertise
At the heart of this breakthrough lies ITEN’s proprietary expertise in nanomaterials. The company has engineered full-ceramic electrodes featuring a patented mesoporous structure that dramatically increases their specific surface area. This scalable technology delivers unmatched power density, ultra-fast recharge speeds, enhanced safety, and long-term reliability. By leveraging advanced nanomaterials, ITEN is transforming energy management across industries, offering compact, efficient, and sustainable power sources that outperform traditional energy storage solutions.
“This breakthrough solid-state battery technology, driven by ITEN’s advanced expertise in nanomaterials, is redefining energy management in electronic devices,” said Vincent Cobée, CEO of ITEN. “With industry-leading power density and full manufacturing readiness, we are solving some of the IoT sector’s most pressing challenges. Our technology is also driving innovation in wearables, healthcare devices, and more, setting a new standard for power efficiency and reliability.”
Scalable Production to Meet Rising Demand
ITEN’s Dardilly pilot line currently has the capacity to produce over 30 million batteries annually, positioning the company to meet the escalating demand for IoT and connected devices. Looking ahead, ITEN plans to launch a high-capacity manufacturing facility by 2028, further solidifying its leadership in the solid-state battery market. The Powency™ product family is slated for full-scale production in the second half of 2025, following successful sampling by over 100 customers across various industries.
Unmatched Performance for High-Power Applications
The Powency™ product family is designed to deliver exceptional power density, making it ideal for applications requiring rapid energy bursts, such as wireless sensors and IoT devices. For instance, the Powency™ 150 microampere-hours (μAh) model, with an 18 mm² footprint, achieves peak current capabilities of 30 milliamps (mA) for 50-millisecond pulse lengths, thanks to its 200C discharge rate.
Conventional lithium-ion batteries typically support discharge rates of 2C to 5C, which limits their ability to handle high-power applications. ITEN’s proprietary solid-state battery technology overcomes this constraint, enabling instant power delivery and making it an ideal energy buffer when paired with energy harvesters. These batteries are particularly well-suited for asset tracking, smart homes and buildings, smart agriculture, metering, remote controls, and wireless sensors.
Moreover, ITEN’s innovation enables hybrid architectures where primary batteries are paired with a Powency™ device to enhance cost-efficiency, lifespan, and sustainability. Beyond IoT, ITEN is developing the next generation of SMD solid-state batteries for wearables, consumer electronics, and healthcare applications, targeting high-capacity and energy-dense solutions for demanding use cases.
Enhanced Safety and Sustainability
Safety and sustainability are at the core of ITEN’s solid-state battery technology. Unlike traditional lithium-ion batteries, ITEN’s SSBs eliminate risks of fire, thermal runaway, or ignition, providing enhanced intrinsic safety. Additionally, these batteries retain at least 50% of their capacity at -20°C, whereas conventional lithium-ion batteries typically lose 80-90% of their capacity under similar conditions. The Powency™ batteries also boast a longer cycle life, enduring up to 250 cycles at 100% depth of discharge at 70°C, and recharge quickly, reaching 80% capacity in just six minutes.
ITEN’s commitment to sustainability extends to its manufacturing process, which excludes the use of cobalt and heavy solvents. The company’s batteries are free of hazardous materials and comply with key environmental regulations, including RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) and REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals). Furthermore, ITEN’s environmentally responsible production process operates at low temperatures, minimizing its ecological footprint and contributing to a greener future.
Customizable Solutions for Diverse Applications
ITEN’s full control over the manufacturing process allows the company to create customized battery designs tailored to specific applications. Whether it’s powering IoT devices, wearables, or healthcare equipment, ITEN’s Powency™ batteries offer versatile, high-performance solutions that meet the unique needs of various industries.
A New Era of Energy Storage
ITEN’s breakthrough solid-state battery technology represents a paradigm shift in energy storage, addressing the limitations of conventional lithium-ion batteries while delivering superior performance, safety, and sustainability. As the IoT market continues to expand, the demand for compact, reliable, and high-power energy solutions will only grow. With its innovative Powency™ product family, ITEN is poised to lead this transformation, empowering industries to unlock new possibilities and drive innovation.
By combining cutting-edge technology with a commitment to environmental responsibility, ITEN is not only setting a new standard for energy storage but also paving the way for a more sustainable and connected world. As the company scales production and expands its portfolio, ITEN’s solid-state batteries are set to revolutionize industries far beyond IoT, from healthcare to consumer electronics, offering transformative solutions for the challenges of tomorrow.
About ITEN: ITEN is a global leader in solid-state batteries, pioneering high-power, miniaturized energy storage solutions. With over 200 patents and deep expertise in solid-state technology, ITEN is one of the very few companies worldwide with full industrial production capabilities. The company serves industries requiring compact, high-performance energy storage, including IoT, smart sensors, and wearables. Based in Dardilly, France, ITEN is a two-time winner of the Global Innovation Competition and a French Tech 120 laureate, as well as a recipient of the CES 2024 Best of Innovation Award. By the end of 2022, ITEN had secured €80 million in funding.
