The Battery Custer Portugal, represented by its director Fernando Machado, actively participated in the Battery Innovation Days 2024, held in Barcelona on November 26 and 27. The event brought together around 1,500 participants, including industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers, to discuss the European landscape of research and innovation in the battery sector.
Event Highlights:
The Battery Innovation Days 2024 focused on the crucial question: “How ca we ensure the establishment of a globally competitive and sustainable European battery industry?”. Discussions spanned a variety of topics, from financing and circularity to artificial intelligence and advances in chemical processes and manufacturing techniques. One of the event’s highlights was the awarding of the Young Investigator Award in Batteries to Pietro Iurilli for his doctoral work at CSEM in collaboration with ETH Zurich, titled “EIS applied to Li-Ion Batteries: Modelling Cell Aging for Comprehensive SoH Estimation”
Battery Cluster Portugal’s Participation:
The Battery Cluster’s objectives at the event included:
- Promotion of the NGS – New Generation Storage project: showcasing Portuguese advancements in sustainable energy solutions.
- Strengthening networking opportunities: building connections with industry leaders, researchers, and government representatives to foster future collaboraions.
- Keeping up with technological innovations: monitoring the latest advancements in battery technologies, including innovative materials and sustainable production processes.
- Participating in strategic discussions: contributing to debates on public policies, regulations, and market strategics that influence the battery sector.
The participation led to:
- Establishment of partnerships: identification of potential collaborations with European clusters and companies for joint research and development projects.
- Increased international visibility: reinforcing Portugal’s position as a relevant player in the battery sector by highlighting national expertise.
- Acquisition of up-to-date knowledge: gaining insights into trends and innovations to inform the Battery Cluster Portugal’s strategies.
- Invitations to participate in European projects: opportunities to join consortia for funding applications under Europe’s energy transition initiatives.
Portugal’s active role at the Battery Innovation Days 2024 highlighted its contributions to the future of the battery sector. Beyond networking, the event consolidated the country’s standing as a strategic partner in innovative and sustainable solutions for the European market. The Battery Cluster remains committed to aligning with global initiatives, emphasizing international cooperation and innovation as cornerstones of a greener and more competitive energy future.
