New Generation Storage

The NGS consists of complementary technological Work Packages (WPs) with the capability to autonomously generate Products, Processes, or Services (PPS) for the international market, incorporating innovative technologies that can increase project value over time. Individually, each WP can operate independently in a specific area of the value chain. However, together, they interconnect and build a significant circular chain.

WP1 “Refinement and Advanced Valorization”: Aims to establish a large refinery and undertake actions related to sustainable refining and valorization processes. It seeks to implement an innovative and enhanced industrial line for lithium processing through sustainable technology based on membrane electrolysis.

WP2 “Cells, Modules, and Components”: Aims at installing and operating manufacturing lines for cells/modules and developing new and safer electrodes, binders, electrolytes, and separators, closely related to WP1 and WP5.

WP3 “Battery Assembly”: Envisages installing three productive assembly lines for stationary battery modules for the automotive industry. It also involves integrating wiring, connectors, and enclosures, as well as energy management systems and electronic control, modeling, and product development.

WP4 “Integration and Application”: Includes five pilot lines related to battery connection to the grid for grid management, battery usage for various purposes (residential, commercial, and industrial), battery integration in fast-charging stations, and battery integration in vehicles. These pilot lines will define technology and knowledge applied to the use of batteries in a wide range of situations.

WP5 “Recycling and Second Life”: Includes action lines related to the recycling of battery materials and components, battery disassembly, and second-life batteries. Recycling of battery elements will feed into WP1, creating a fully closed circular project.

WP6 “Training and Advanced Courses”: Cuts across the entire NGS Innovation Pact and aims to empower human resources in companies involved in NGS. It also provides highly specialized training for future master’s and doctoral students, promoting technical and university qualifications in companies.

WP7 “Technological Platform and Entrepreneurship”: Crosscuts the entire Innovation Pact and aims to develop and implement a Technological Platform supporting the national industry to position itself as a major international player in the battery sector. The main goal is to support market innovation (from the laboratory to the factory) for the full development and market adoption of technological solutions throughout the value chain.

WP8 “Dissemination and Management”: Structural to the entire project, it aims to communicate and disseminate the overall objectives and results of NGS, promoting this Pact widely among sector stakeholders (scientific community and the market). It also includes the technical management of the NGS Pact.

To establish the NGS Platform, a ‘one-stop-shop’ ecosystem comprising updated infrastructures, characterization and testing facilities, standardization, and regulatory and environmental assessment resources to provide services to companies involved in research and development projects.

To foster open innovation dynamics, generating new collaboration opportunities throughout the value chain, involving the most innovative companies in the EU region and leading research centers and universities. Additionally, to provide support for improving business models and streamlining market entry strategies.