These topics will be at the heart of the Batteries Event in Dunkirk, from April 1-3, with over 100 speakers to provide knowledge and to cross viewpoints and move forward, 65 exhibitors and over 700 attendees. Our ambition is to bring together decision-makers to share, learn and develop B2B relationships. To download the detailed program: https://lnkd.in/eRYVGj7Y To register: https://lnkd.in/eZjYnmmg We would be delighted to welcome you. ?Will you be there? To contribute to the dynamics of the battery value chain and of the territory Communauté urbaine de Dunkerque DUNKERQUE L'éNERGIE CREATIVE Vallée de la Batterie - Hauts-de-France Région Hauts-de-France, and to support us, please share with your networks: Thank you ?? Kind regards, The Batteries Event Team #Batteries #BatteryIndustry #Gigafactories #EnergyTransition #B2B #Energy #ElectricVehicles #EnergyStorage #Sustainability #Manufacturing #SupplyChain #Industry #Europe #energystorage #EV #electromobility #automotive #decarbonization #Industry #Battery
?????? ???????????? ?????????? ?? ?????????????????????? ?????????????? ????????????????? Europe is striving to establish a strong battery manufacturing sector to achieve technological sovereignty, industrial leadership, and a greener transportation ecosystem. However, several challenges threaten its competitiveness. ?? ???????????????? ???????????? ?????????????????? Recent market shifts have altered the assumptions behind European battery projects: ?? ?????????? ???????????? ??????????????????????: 2030 European EV battery demand is now estimated at 650 GWh, down from the previous 1 TWh forecast ?? ???????? ???? ?????????????? ???????? ?????????????????? ??????????????????: LFP batteries could reach 50% of the market, challenging the earlier preference for NMC chemistry ?? ???????????? ?????????? ??????????????????????: Imports from Asia continue to undermine local production viability ?? ???????????? ???????? ???????????????? ??????????: Early gigafactories face high scrap rates and escalating capital and operational expenses, delaying profitability. Producing cost-competitive battery in Europe is more challenging than anticipated. Asian manufacturers have decades of experience refining production, optimizing supply chains, and achieving economies of scale, creating a significant gap Europe must quickly close. ???????? ???????? ???? ???????? ???? ??????????????? Despite these obstacles, European players like ACC - Automotive Cells Company, Verkor, Blue Solutions, InoBat, Morrow Batteries, and PowerCo believe success is achievable through key initiatives: ?? ?????????????????? ???????????????????? ?????????????????? to improve efficiency and scale production ?? ???????????????????? ?? ?????????????? ?????????????????? to manage complex battery manufacturing ?? ???????????????????? ?????????????????????? ?????????????????????? by reducing waste and improving throughput ?? ???????????????? ???????????????????? ?????????? ??????????????????????, including labor and logistics ?? ???????????????? ?????? ?????????????????? at competitive prices ?? ???????????????? ????????????????, ?????????? ?????? ????????-?????????????????? ???????????? ?????????????? ?????? ???????? ???? ???????????? ?????? ?????????????????? ?????????????? Europe’s battery industry will depend on more than just industrial capabilities—it requires strong policy backing. Industry leaders, including Renault CEO Luca de Meo and economist Mario Draghi, stress the need for urgent policy measures. Financial support during the scale-up phase is crucial. The Northvolt case has already shown the challenge of balancing growth, profitability, and investment needs. Without intervention, Europe risks losing ground in this strategically vital sector. The European battery industry has the potential to thrive, but action is needed now. Strategic focus, investment, and decisive policies will determine whether Europe can establish a competitive position in this fast-evolving market.