VINATech Enters Strategic Partnership with ONiO to Develop Batteryless IoT Power Architecture | Joint development of energy architecture for sustainable, batteryless IoT| VINATech supercapacitors integrated into ONiO’s ultra-low-power MCU platform| Commercialization of solid-state energy harvesting systems expectedVINATech, a leading provider of energy storage solutions, has entered a strategic partnership with Norwegian semiconductor company ONiO to collaborate on enabling sustainable, batteryless Internet of Things (IoT) systems. This partnership involves integrating VINATech’s supercapacitors into ONiO’s modular hardware stack to support stable and flexible power architectures in energy-harvesting-based IoT environments.Ambient energy sources—such as light, RF, heat, and vibration—are abundant yet inherently intermittent. Even ultra-low-power systems require consistent energy buffering for real-world deployment. ONiO’s flagship microcontroller, ONiO.zero, is capable of cold-starting under a microwatt, yet still needs a reliable power companion for certain use cases. VINATech’s Hy-Cap® supercapacitor fulfills this role.VINATech’s Hy-Cap® supercapacitors offer high durability with fast charge/discharge capability, long operational lifespan, and stable performance even in extreme conditions. These advantages make them a strong alternative to batteries, particularly for IoT devices that require long-term, maintenance-free operation. Applicable use cases include electronic shelf labels, air quality monitors, industrial tags, and smart buttons.ONiO is building a flexible, modular ecosystem that empowers developers with design freedom rather than locking them into rigid hardware stacks. VINATech’s Hy-Cap® line has been incorporated into this ecosystem as a production-ready energy storage component, providing proven reliability and integration flexibility.This hardware configuration supports rapid prototyping and simplified power design, while maintaining consistent operation in real environments. A representative example is a postage-stamp-sized IoT PCB incorporating an energy harvester, VINATech supercapacitor, and ONiO.zero—offering full energy autonomy in a compact form.VINATech aims to provide reliable energy storage solutions for commercializing batteryless systems and to contribute to realizing IoT devices that operate on ambient energy without requiring ongoing maintenance. In particular, since VINATech’s supercapacitors are not classified as batteries under EU regulations, they offer added flexibility in product design and certification.As part of this collaboration, VINATech’s supercapacitors have been adopted as a key component supporting energy harvesting power in ONiO’s ultra-low-power IoT platform. The company plans to continue strengthening global partnerships to support the practical deployment of power-independent electronic devices.About ONiOONiO is a Norwegian fabless semiconductor company building wireless microcontrollers that run on ambient energy — including RF, thermal, solar, and kinetic sources. At the core is ONiO.zero: a RISC-V-based SoC that cold-starts from under a microwatt and integrates compute, radio, memory, and power management on a single die. Designed for battery-optional applications, ONiO chips enable maintenance-free, power-independent devices across IoT, sensing, and edge intelligence. Whether running fully batteryless or paired with advanced energy storage, ONiO’s platform gives developers the tools to design systems that last longer, deploy wider, and waste less.▶ Read original article on ONiO’s website 2025-07-09

Vinatech Dreams Of A 'Hybrid ESS' Leader Using SuperCapacitors Small and Medium-Sized Supercapacitors Jump To Top World Sales Focus on medium and large products and hydrogen fuel cell sectors for second growth We will also actively expand our business by expanding our production bases in Vietnam and Korea     View of the Vinatech R&D Center located in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do.   Vinatech, a company specializing in supercapacitors, is preparing to explore new markets by diversifying business models.Vinatech, founded in 1999, is a specialized company that researches and manufactures materials and parts for supercapacitors and hydrogen fuel cells. It has maintained steady growth every year, being listed on KONEX in 2013 and relocating to KOSDAQ in 2020.Vinatech, which recorded about 87.6 billion won in sales last year, is preparing for future growth items in the field of super capacitors and hydrogen fuel cells, which are drawing attention as next-generation business models.The decision was made based on the judgment that it would not be easy to continuously expand sales with existing flagship products. In fact, small super capacitors for telecommunication equipment, automotive electronics, UPS and electricity meters can only generate material and parts sales. In addition, the company was a leader in the global market for small and medium-sized businesses due to automated production lines and superior cost structure compared to competitors, but the situation is that growth is not easy anymore.As a result, Vinatech has decided to actively pursue diversification of business models along with expansion of its business units. Its goal is to expand sales in the cash cow market to mid- to large-sized markets and seek future food through hydrogen fuel cell-related businesses.The super capacitor market, which can be used in mid- to large-sized sectors such as smart grids, logistics, and FRESS, is a priority target. In particular, Vinatec's decision is attracting more attention as the super capacitor market grows rapidly due to the development of wireless communication technology.  Vinatech Plant 1 located in Wanju Techno Valley, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do    Vinatech, which built a factory in Vietnam in 2018, has significantly increased its production by acquiring SoosanEnesol, a capacitor company, and adding a Vietnamese production base this year. In mid-year, the company is preparing to take a full-fledged leap forward by completing the first plant that produces membrane electrode assembly (MEA), a key material for hydrogen fuel cells, and the second plant that produces medium and large supercapacitors in the general industrial complex of Wanju Techno Valley in Jeollabuk-do. When the third and fourth plants are completed as scheduled, a total of 17,725 pyeong of large-scale production plant base will be secured."Vinatech is actively expanding its business by building factories and securing funds after seeing the growth potential of super capacitors," said Song Kyung-eun power solution Head of Division. "If production begins in earnest at the new plant, super capacitors will be used for future items such as UPS, ESS, and E-mobility."It is also encouraging that the ESS business using supercapacitors is gradually taking shape. The know-how accumulated by participating in KEPCO FR ESS projects since the mid-2010s has shone.Vinatech has devised a method of combining a lithium-ion battery and a supercapacitor into a hybrid. If high output is needed, it first releases energy through a supercapacitor to respond to sudden energy demands and ensure safety by preventing the lithium-ion battery from being overwhelmed. In particular, it has more advantages in dealing with the initial situation in the era of energy transition where power stability is important.To this end, Vinatech, along with KEPCO, installed a high-capacity supercapacitor ESS hybrid system for MW-class world's largest frequency adjustment (FR) at the Gochang Electric Power Test Center in 2022 as a project of "Development and Empirical Research of MW-class High-Capacity Supercapacitor Systems."This ESS will be used for the stabilization of the local power system in Ireland as KEPCO and Irish ESS operator Lumcloon Energy decided to develop a new commercialization model for supercapacitor ESS in May.Head of Division Song said, "The importance of ESS is increasing as the global power grid instability intensifies, and safety and initial response are also considered the top priority in countries around the world," adding, "We expect demand to expand further in the future because Vinatech's hybrid ESS compensates for the shortcomings of existing ESS and has the characteristics of high quality."*Source : (https://www.electimes.com)  2024-10-11

Vinatech Speed Up Future Business Investment Through Issuance Of 27 Billion Permanent Bond Vinatech Speed Up Future Business Investment Through Issuance Of 27 Billion Permanent Bond"Building infrastructure by diversifying hydrogen fuel cell customers and expanding supercapacitor value chain"  Vinatech Co., Ltd. announced in a public announcement on the 28th that it will issue 27 billion won worth of permanent bonds to make investments in new businesses such as hydrogen fuel cells and hybrid supercapacitors.    This financing method is expected to contribute to financial stability through the expansion of equity capital by issuing permanent bonds that will be recognized as capital. This issuance reflects the premium factor of the issuer as the company's technology and growth potential are highly evaluated by a number of domestic institutional investors, and Vinatech plans to expand its production line of hydrogen fuel cells and hybrid supercapacitors in Wanju through this funding.   Recently, global leading companies in major countries such as the U.S., Europe and China have announced and implemented mid- to long-term policies and investment plans for the hydrogen industry, and Vinatech's hydrogen fuel cell business is also expected to benefit from the growth of the industry in the future. In particular, sales of hydrogen fuel cell parts reference in the mobility sector began in the second half of this year, and attention is being paid to future growth potential as it is considering applying it to various other applications.   In addition, most of the projects related to hybrid and high-capacity supercapacitors are cruising to expand the market for supercapacitors such as ESS, tram, and defense.   "This financing is an investment for a full-fledged response as visibility is secured for new businesses," said Vinatech CEO Sung Do-kyung, adding, "This issuance of permanent bonds will be the first funding since KOSDAQ listing and will be a priming water for Vinatech's global corporate leap forward."  2024-08-28

Vinatech to deliver sponsored goods worth 15 million won to Wanju-gun  Jeong Han-ki, president of the Wanju plant at Vinatech (right), delivers sponsored goods to Wanju-gun County Governor Yoo Hee-tae on the 24th for victims affected by torrential rain.    Vinatech (CEO Sung Do-kyung) visited Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do on the 24th to deliver 2,600 towels worth 15 million won to victims affected by torrential rain.The sponsorship delivery ceremony was attended by Jeong Han-ki, president of the Binatek Wanju plant, and Joo Young-jin, and the towels received will be provided to flood-stricken residents such as Unju-myeon, Hwasan-myeon, and Bibong-myeon, which are severely damaged by heavy rain."I hope the victims who suffered from the sudden disaster will regain stability and help them return to their daily lives as soon as possible," said Jeong Han-ki, president of the Wanju plant, who attended the delivery ceremony.We thank Vinatech for showing warm love and interest in Lee Jae-min, said Yoo Hee-tae, governor of Wanju-gun. "We will also mobilize all administrative power to restore flood damage in Wanju-gun."Meanwhile, Vinatech is a company specializing in eco-friendly energy materials and parts, and has eight overseas patents and 186 domestic patents. *Source: (https://www.nspna.com/country/?mode=view&newsid=709773)  2024-07-24

Vinatech Co., Ltd. Signs Partnership With 獨 MTU Aero Engines Co., Ltd. To Develop Hydrogen Fuel Cell Systems Vinatech Co., Ltd. Signs Partnership With 獨 MTU Aero Engines Co., Ltd. 社to Develop Hydrogen Fuel Cell System“"Looking forward to presenting global standards for aviation, MEA (membrane electrode assembly) of core hydrogen fuel cell components."”     MTU Aero Engines (hereinafter "MTU"), a leading company in the manufacturing of aircraft engines in Germany, confirmed on its website that it has selected Vinatech, a domestic hydrogen fuel cell material and parts company, as a partner for developing its own aviation system at the ILA Berlin exhibition held from June 4 to June 6. (Related link : http://spkl.io/60454fSQZ)   MTU is a global top-tier company in the aircraft engine sector that supplies engines to aircraft manufacturers around the world and has major aircraft manufacturers as customers.    In order to meet the global trend of decarbonization, carbon emissions in the transportation sector are very important, of which more than 700 million tons of carbon are emitted annually in the aviation sector, and preparations for decarbonization through eco-friendly energy conversion are necessary.   In addition, according to the International Civil Aviation Organization's "CORSIA" (ICAO), airlines that exceed carbon emission standards must purchase and offset emission permits, which are currently voluntary participation periods, but mandatory participation is required from 2027. As a result, all airlines and aircraft manufacturing companies have accelerated their clocks to reduce carbon emissions.   To meet this global trend, MTU has been promoting the FFC (Flying Fuel Cell) development project for aircraft, and will begin developing a 600KW aviation hydrogen fuel cell system by 2027.   Through this partnership, Vinatech Co., Ltd. is expected to solidify its leading position in the upcoming market by securing leading technology and customer references not only for existing buildings, vehicles, and ships but also for aircraft through the development of its MEA optimized for MTU's FFC project.   In particular, when looking at the demand in the aviation sector based on the roadmap of the FFC project, the demand expansion of MEA is expected to increase exponentially in the future, drawing attention in the future.   We will expand and optimize the boundaries of hydrogen fuel cell technology by developing optimized products tailored to the specificity of commercial aircraft through cooperation with Vinatech, said Barnaby Law, senior engineer at MTU's FFC project.  2024-06-10

Vinatech Acquires Susan Energy Sol, Capacitor Specialized Company..."Looking forward to Synergy" Vinatech, a company specializing in eco-friendly energy materials and parts, announced on the 26th that it has secured an 87.83% stake in Fisheries Energy, a manufacturing and selling company specializing in capacitors.   Hydroxane Energy Sol specializes in the development, production, and sale of hybrid capacitors and high-molecular polymer capacitors. Following Japan, it commercialized capacitors for the second time. The capacitor supports a high voltage of 100V or more and is applied as a necessity in various industries, including automobile fields, intelligent robots, communication equipment, imaging equipment, and other industries.   It is expected that the capacitors of Fisheries Energy Sol will be able to expand the market scope by supplementing the characteristics of the existing super capacitors operated by Vinatech. By expanding its product portfolio to hybrid and polymer capacitors as well as existing super capacitors, the goal is to enter the electric vehicle market, including hybrid cars.   In addition, both Vinatech and Fisheries Energy have production bases in Vietnam, which is expected to be efficient for all integration processes. In particular, technology, production, and target markets are similar, which is expected to create synergy in responding to technology and expanding markets.   The supercapacitor market is expected to grow steeply from 2022 to 2028, with an annual average of 14.1%. Demand is expected to increase steadily due to diversification of various industries and applications. Vinatech acquisition of Fisheries Energy Sol is seen as a move to further expand the global position of supercapacitors based on synergy between the two companies.   An official from Vinatech said, "By combining the core technologies owned by Vinatech, which holds the largest global market share for supercapacitors, and Fisheries Energy We will further solidify our position as a leading global capacitor company, he said. "We will work hard to expand new markets such as technology development and production facilities through synergy between the two companies."   Meanwhile, the name of Fisheries Energy Sol will be changed to 'VinaEnesol'. 2024-03-27