September 27, 2024

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Chelsea

MI

United States

While the electric vehicle (EV) market is rapidly moving toward widespread acceptance, a significant challenge that is frequently ignored could impede advancements: the dependence on silane gas for conventional silicon anode production. Paraclete Energy highlights this pressing issue and presents its revolutionary SILO Silicon™ technology as the sustainable and cost-effective alternative the industry desperately needs.

The Silane Gas Dilemma

Silane gas, a key component in traditional silicon/carbon anode manufacturing, presents significant obstacles:

Risk Factor	Effects
High Costs	The production costs are exorbitant, driving up battery costs.
Toxicity	Highly toxic, posing significant safety risks for workers and the environment.
Supply Shortages	Sourced primarily from China, creating supply chain vulnerabilities and geopolitical risks.
Environmental Impact	Toxic byproducts contribute to environmental degradation.

"Silane gas has been a major bottleneck to the scalability and affordability of electric vehicle batteries," said Jeff Norris, CEO of Paraclete Energy. "Our SILO Silicon™ technology not only circumvents these issues but also drives the industry towards a safer and more sustainable future."

SILO Silicon™: The Superior Solution

Paraclete Energy’s SILO Silicon™ anode material offers a breakthrough alternative by eliminating the need for silane gas. This innovation addresses the core problems of traditional silicon anodes and ensures improved performance without compromising safety or cost.

Key Benefits of SILO Silicon™

• Cost Efficiency: Reduces production costs by up to 33% compared to silane gas-dependent anodes.
• Safety and Sustainability: Uses non-toxic, readily available materials and reduces environmental and safety risks.
• Supply Chain Resilience: Independent of China’s silane gas supply, ensuring stable and scalable production.
• Enhanced Effectiveness: Provides a 200% boost in energy density, greatly prolonging the battery life and driving range of the electric vehicle.
• Strategic Production Placement: Establishes manufacturing plants in optimal locations to minimize costs and enhance safety, while also considering environmental factors.

Addressing Obstacles in the Field Using Data

Paraclete Energy presents compelling data to highlight the inefficiencies and risks of relying on silane gas:

• Cost Analysis: Traditional graphite anodes cost approximately $53/kWh, while SILO Silicon™ costs $35/kWh, providing significant savings for manufacturers and consumers alike.
• Supply Chain Stability: With silane gas sourced primarily from China, geopolitical tensions pose a significant threat to consistent supply. SILO Silicon™’s production flexibility allows manufacturing domestically or near customer facilities, reducing dependency and enhancing supply chain safety.
• Disruptive Performance: While silane-derived silicon enables incremental improvements by replacing SiOx, Paraclete’s SILO Silicon™ offers a disruptive 200% increase in energy density, setting new industry standards.

Mitigating the Risks of Silane Gas

By eliminating reliance on silane gas, SILO Silicon™ addresses several critical industry pain points:

• Economic Stability: Reducing production costs leads to economic stability and enables the widespread adoption of more affordable electric vehicles, ultimately accelerating their market acceptance.
• Environmental Responsibility: Implementing eco-friendly techniques, such as utilizing non-harmful substances and domestic sustainable manufacturing methods, can reduce the environmental consequences of battery production.
• Operational Safety: Improved safety measures ensure workers and communities are protected from risks associated with toxic silane gas handling.

"Our mission is to eliminate the barriers that silane gas poses to the electric vehicle industry," Norris added. "With SILO Silicon™, we offer a robust, scalable, and environmentally friendly solution that not only meets consumers’ current requirements necessary to accelerate the adoption of EVs beyond early adopters but also creates the conditions for future innovations in battery technology."

For more information about Paraclete Energy’s SILO Silicon™ and its role in addressing the silane gas challenge, please visit www.paracleteenergy.com or contact our media team at info@paracleteenergy.com.

About Paraclete Energy, Inc.

Paraclete Energy has the potential to revolutionize the electric vehicle and lithium-ion battery markets with its proprietary SILO Silicon™ highly conductive, polymer matrix technology, delivering energy densities up to 300% greater than graphite and 200% higher than competing silicon anodes. Batteries using SILO Silicon™ are 33% less expensive per kilowatt hour than traditional carbon-based products. Paraclete Energy’s distributed manufacturing capability enables production plants near or at a customers' site further enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.