TSEP#173 Battery Production: Can Europe Keep Up?

A recent study predicts that the battery storage market will grow
from around €20 billion today to around €550 billion annually by
2030. Not surprisingly, it is a market currently dominated by
Asia. But of course Europe wants a piece of the action.


So how should it position itself in this rapidly evolving market?
 What are the challenges? And what are the most promising
strategies? In this episode, we talk to Benedikt Rothhagen of the
VDMA to find out more.


Timeline:




01:12 Overview how the market is currently divided: What
volume are we talking about annually right now? And what role
do Europe and the USA currently play?




03:59 VDMA has released a study on battery production in
Europe. What are the key findings of this study?




09:12 Asian companies currently dominate the market by
offering complete turnkey battery factories. What specific
strategies should European companies pursue to remain
competitive?




10:12 How important is collaboration within the European
industry? Are there already successful collaborations that
show how progress can be made through joint efforts?




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podcast@thesmartere.com