Renewable Energy and European Competitiveness

Batteries play a crucial role in enabling the energy transition both for transportation, and for stationary storage of energy from renewable sources. The dominating technology, Li-ion batteries, have experienced a tremendous growth over the last years. Production of battery cells occurs mainly in Asia, and China dominates the production and supply chains. The situation is very similar for PV technologies. 

EU is currently introducing new regulations (like the Battery Passport), putting requirements on the environmental impacts of battery production and use. While Europe has historically made significant contributions to research and innovation towards these techologies, industrialization is limited.  

More information and program pending.