This research area focuses on enabling a sustainable Norwegian battery industry by evaluating environmental, social, and economic impacts throughout the battery value chain. To assess battery chemistries, production methods, and recycling strategies, the work includes: 

• scenario analysis
• life cycle assessment (LCA)
• economic modelling

Research area 1: Sustainability also investigates governance and policy interventions to support sustainable growth and examines the socio-political conditions for industry development.

Key activities and deliverables

Collaboration between NTNU, SINTEF, and UiA ensures robust modelling and integration with other work packages. Key activities include:

• developing scenarios for the Norwegian battery sector
• quantifying resource and environmental footprints
• analyzing economic opportunities and policy impacts

Deliverables include:

• scenario storylines
• LCA studies
• economic analyses
• ecommendations for industry and policymakers