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Commented by Jens Castner on April 23rd, 2026 | 07:50 CEST
THE PENNY STOCK, THE BAKER, AND THE FLOUR SUPPLIER: HPQ SILICON, IBU-TEC, AND AMG CRITICAL MATERIALS ARE SHAKING UP THE BATTERY MARKET
China's dominance in batteries for electric vehicles is a cause for concern among Western politicians. In their speeches, they regularly promise to reduce dependence on Beijing. Little has happened so far. But the tide is slowly turning—though those in power are playing more of a supporting role. The key players work for publicly traded companies like HPQ Silicon, IBU-tec, and AMG Critical Materials. We take a look at how this trio plans to make Europe's battery industry competitive.
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 22nd, 2026 | 07:30 CEST
At the Heart of Industrial Transformation: HPQ Silicon, Plug Power, and Evonik
Industry increasingly requires advanced materials for the energy and mobility transitions. Both megatrends depend on highly specialized inputs—whether for more powerful batteries, more efficient energy storage, or scalable hydrogen infrastructure. Established chemical companies like Evonik Industries contribute to this development through the production of materials such as pyrogenic silica, which supports thermal stability and performance in modern battery systems. At the same time, hydrogen pioneers like Plug Power are building comprehensive ecosystem solutions. The younger company HPQ Silicon fits into this picture with innovative processes for the low-emission production of nanomaterials and silicon anodes. Through its collaboration with Novacium, HPQ recently reported a milestone: prototype GEN4 battery cells with capacities exceeding 7,000 mAh, significantly outperforming conventional industrial cells. At the same time, the on-demand hydrogen production technology developed by HPQ offers a decentralized alternative to electrolysis infrastructure, such as that offered by Plug Power. Investors should take note: HPQ Silicon is positioning itself at the intersection of specialty chemicals and emerging hydrogen-related applications.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on August 27th, 2020 | 09:00 CEST
AI Infrastructure and Batteries in Focus – Who Has the Edge? BASF, Heidelberger Druck, HPQ Silicon and VW in the Spotlight
After nearly three years in use, it has become impossible to imagine life without it: artificial intelligence. The unstoppable rise of this new knowledge-based world is not only revolutionizing the software industry but is also fueling an unprecedented boom in stationary energy storage and advanced battery systems behind the scenes. Gigantic AI data centers consume enormous amounts of energy and are driving up demand for high-performance network infrastructure and crisis-proof storage technologies. At the end of this rapid race, it will become clear that future technological leadership is inextricably linked to a seamless supply chain in the hardware sector. Only those who master the symbiosis of efficient raw material design, local production, and intelligent grid integration will lead this transformative supercycle. Investors should therefore focus on the players pulling the strings at this critical intersection of energy and digital infrastructure. We are here to help.
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