Research Agenda for Battery Innovation in Europe
Europe is set to bolster its battery cell manufacturing capacity, targeting a significant increase to 886 GWh/year by 2030. This ambitious goal forms part of a comprehensive roadmap, which outlines the short-, mid-, and long-term needs for establishing and developing a European battery ecosystem across the entire value chain.
The roadmap, spearheaded by Batteries Europe, a European Technology and Innovation Platform (ETIP) launched in 2019, aims to create a sustainable and competitive battery industry. It focuses on research and development across the battery value chain, with a strong emphasis on circularity and sustainability to lower costs and enhance sustainability.
The roadmap identifies six key segments and the transversal challenges they face. Ongoing collaboration and investment are essential to realise a cleaner, more sustainable, and economically viable battery industry in Europe. Investment is required in materials development, digitalization, and applications engineering for battery manufacturing.
Research priorities are intended to guide research programs in both public and industry sectors. European research organisations such as Fraunhofer, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, IMEC, CEA, and SINTEF have joined the Batteries Europe research network to support the strategy for developing and improving a sustainable and competitive battery industry in Europe.
The roadmap outlines specific strategic research areas across the entire battery value chain, addressing topics like battery materials, manufacturing, recycling, and second-life applications. It also supports strategic planning of research and innovation in the European battery ecosystem.
By 2030, Europe aims to reduce dependence on raw materials, improve resource efficiency, and establish a more resilient supply chain for batteries. This focus on sustainability aligns with the roadmap's goal of contributing to a sustainable future of transport, while also providing sustainable employment opportunities.
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