In our Rho Motion Live: Europe 2024 event, Session 6 focused on European battery manufacturing, featuring insightful discussions with industry leaders. Adam Panayi, Managing Director of Rho Motion, was joined by Arnaud Rouault, Head of Business Development at Verkor, and Djordje Eremic, Senior Venture and Financing Partner at ElevenEs. Together, they explored the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities in Europe’s rapidly evolving battery manufacturing landscape. Here’s a taster below of what went on at our Rho Motion Live: Columbus,Ohio event 2024.
The session discusses the challenges and strategies involved in scaling up battery manufacturing in Europe, particularly focusing on the energy transition and the need for sustainable practices. The speakers highlight the importance of factors such as economics, geopolitical security, and traceability in the supply chain. The discussion also covers the competitive landscape with Asia, the impact of post-COVID logistics, and the need for Europe to develop a robust battery manufacturing ecosystem, including the importance of localizing the supply chain and reducing carbon footprints.
The session emphasises the critical role of innovation, financing, and talent acquisition in ensuring the success of giga-factory projects, while also addressing the specific technical challenges and market opportunities in battery technologies like LFP and NMC chemistries.
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