Pitch Jérôme Bersano

Recording of Tuesday, June 18, 2024 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2024 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 8:19 .

Northvolt Expands Beyond Automotive Batteries into ESS Solutions with Ambitious Sustainability Goals and Global Factory Network

Northvolt, initially recognized as an automotive battery manufacturer since its inception in 2016, has expanded its focus to include Energy Storage System (ESS) solutions over the past four years. Founded by a small group with the ambition to create Europe's first greenest automotive cell, Northvolt now boasts significant growth and global reach with factories in Sweden, Germany, and Canada. Their proprietary NMC technology underpins various products like Volpac Mobile for diesel genset replacement and Voltrak for integration into customer containers. In pursuit of sustainability and market leadership, Northvolt emphasizes fossil-free manufacturing and responsible sourcing. They aim to rank among top ESG performers globally while developing next-gen technologies such as lithium metal batteries for aerospace applications. A strong advocate for European production autonomy, they stress reducing dependency on external suppliers through enhanced recycling initiatives. The presentation addresses optimizing supply chain strategies for ESS innovations tailored to regional needs while mitigating transport challenges associated with high-density energy storage solutions.

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Speaker

Jérôme Bersano
Director of Products ESS
Northvolt
Sweden

Talk of session: BESS Supply Chain - Seizing Opportunities, Mitigating Challenges

The worst appears to be over. After significant bottlenecks in the battery energy storage systems (BESS) supply chain, the supply of lithium-ion batteries is expected to far exceed demand, helping to resupply the market. However, a closer look reveals that BESS players should continue to actively manage their supply chain, given the continued market dominance of EV OEMs, rising ESG concerns, increasing barriers to free trade and the notorious "pork cycles" of the mining industry. But how should players respond?In this panel, key players will discuss key trends in the BESS value chain, share their perspectives on the resulting challenges and opportunities, and discuss the best strategies to secure supply at optimal cost.

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