Countries worldwide are adapting political strategies for battery technologies, with a new Fraunhofer ISI report analyzing policies and targets across key nations, focusing on lithium-ion, solid-state, and alternative batteries. Following you find an update on the individual policy and strategy changes.
China:
- Shifting focus from demand-side to supply-side measures.
- Prioritizing safety and sustainability vs. previously energy density across various battery chemistries.
Germany:
- Updated battery strategy in 2023 to address lack of production capacities.
- Emphasizing performance parameters and production processes.
- Aligning with EU policies on sustainability and digitalization.
Japan:
- Prioritizing increased production capacity and market competitiveness in lithium-ion batteries.
- Focusing on solid-state and alternative battery types like fluoride shuttle and zinc-anode batteries.
United States:
- Technology-open strategy with the target to become the international leader in R&D and get more independence from competitors, especially China
- Emphasizing innovations in solid-state and Li-metal batteries.
South Korea:
- Aiming for international leadership in lithium-sulfur, solid-state, and lithium-metal batteries.
- Promotion of its EV-industry, but also provided direct support for its battery manufacturers, from the government.
European Union:
- Emphasizing sustainability goals, via recycling of batteries, circular economy that has been included in the new EU Batteries Regulation
- Prioritizing lithium-ion, solid-state, and alternative battery technologies for a competitive and sustainable battery value chain.
Dr. Axel Thielmann, project leader at Fraunhofer ISI, underscores the timeliness and market orientation of national strategies amidst evolving geopolitical landscapes. He emphasizes the need for continued alignment with industry needs and the integration of key performance indicators to drive progress towards commercialization.
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Source: https://www.isi.fraunhofer.de/en/presse/2024/presseinfo-02-internationale-batteriepolitik-strategien-der-fuehrenden-laender.html