The need for partnering in a heterogeneous value chain The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) and associated battery gigafactories is pushing forward the creation of a
Since early 2023, when media headlines were full of stories of European companies swapping EU plans for the US in pursuit of generous US IRA subsidies, several battery companies kicked off
The new law will ensure that batteries are collected, reused and recycled in Europe and will support the shift to a circular economy.
The need for recycling capacity for lithium-ion batteries is growing. How Europe will meet it - and which companies are investing at which locations.
Europe should urgently mainstream support for circularity and recycling across its policies and treat it as another clean tech. Beyond the effective Battery Regulation and the Critical Raw
Projections around battery manufacturing in the EU remain highly uncertain. Many reports claim that the EU is on track to meet its future battery needs, yet also highlight significant risks that
Press Release Recycling battery metals could supply up to a quarter of Europe''s electric cars by 2030 – study December 12, 2024 But the EU and UK risk missing out
The development and production of batteries has become a strategic imperative for the EU, enabling the clean energy transition and as a key component of the competitiveness of the
The EU launches a €100B Clean Industrial Deal to boost clean tech, battery recycling, and energy grid expansion. This initiative strengthens
nd wide adoption of intermittent renewable energy sources. Among large scale energy storage systems, batteries are one of the most energy efficient solutions achieving a round trip
Lithium-ion battery recycling has become increasingly important. The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy sources drives this
Report From waste to value: the potential for battery recycling in Europe December 12, 2024 A T&E study finds battery recycling is Europe''s
This version of the roadmap follows the main tracks from the earlier one while including updates on most recent developments in battery research, development and commercialization. It
The European Federation for Transport and Environment AISBL''s December 2024 report highlights the significant potential of battery recycling in Europe to enhance
In May 2018, as part of the third ''Europe on the move'' mobility package, it adopted a dedicated strategic action plan on batteries, with a range of measures covering raw materials extraction,
The need for recycling capacity for lithium-ion batteries is growing. How Europe will meet it - and which companies are investing at which
Research institute Fraunhofer ISI has detailed the growth of the battery recycling industry in Europe, noting as manufacturing grows, so do
The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) and associated battery gigafactories is pushing forward the creation of a European closed-loop battery recycling value chain. Increased recycling demand,
Redox-flow batteries – many chemistries possible, most developed one based on vanadium, but versions working on cheap, non-toxic and non-critical materials available, flexible in power and
Is concerned that the EU has a very low lithium-ion battery manufacturing capacity and relies on production sourced outside Europe with limited transparency; welcomes, therefore, the
The Commission published new rules on Friday for calculating and verifying recycling efficiency and the recovery of materials from waste batteries. Batteries play a crucial
The interactive map in Figure 1 shows the recycling plants in Europe with corresponding capacities for lithium-ion batteries that are
The need for partnering in a heterogeneous value chain The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) and associated battery gigafactories is pushing
Last week, the European Commission announced it plans to implement sustainability standards for Europe''s growing battery industry. Consultant Circular Energy
The clean energy transition will require lots of batteries — primarily to power electric vehicles and to store renewable energy that can be
Lithium-based batteries power our daily lives from consumer electronics to national defense. They enable electrification of the transportation sector and provide stationary grid storage, critical to
