This work focuses on sustainability by developing high-resolution environmental assessments of the lithium-ion battery value chain. Using bottom-up and process-based modeling, the project analyzes key stages: upstream processes like mining and material refining, battery production in giga-factories, and downstream steps such as second-life applications and recycling.

While the main goal is to understand environmental impacts, the work also includes techno-economic analysis to evaluate costs and performance using the same detailed modeling approach in order to build an integrated assessment model that covers both current and next-generation battery chemistries. This model will provide valuable insights for making more sustainable technology and policy decisions. In addition, the project supports collaboration across other work packages within the center, helping to create a more complete picture of battery systems and their role in a clean energy future for Norway.