Sustainability dynamics of battery value chains for industry until 2050

Research Project, 2024 – 2028

Actors in the battery value chain are managing both the transition to battery power and the shift to more circular and sustainable solutions. It is a complex situation where resource scarcity, competitiveness, and environmental impact influence which products, processes, business models, and regulations are suitable at what time. However, there is a lack of knowledge about the dynamics of resource flows and environmental impact within battery systems, crucial for the timing of solutions. Case studies of battery systems in industrial vehicles and equipment will be conducted, supported by a method that links life cycle assessment with dynamic material flow analysis. This will help actors simulate and develop resource-efficient solutions with minimized environmental impact. The project contributes to the call's objectives and generally increases knowledge of transition dynamics for technology, circular resource flows, and environmental impact, valuable for companies and policymakers.