Results

In the recent years, we have observed some differences in the national battery strategies, depending on various factors, including the availability of battery raw materials, the geopolitical landscape, commitment to sustainability, and access to financial resources for research and development, as well as skilled workers and scientists. International monitoring is essential to understand the global battery innovation strategies and support structures, as well as policy objectives and instruments for creating successful battery ecosystems.

Recognising the multifaceted nature of the challenges, international collaboration is emerging as a crucial enabler for success. By fostering partnerships and cooperation on a global scale, countries can leverage collective strengths, mitigate resource constraints, share technological expertise, and pool financial resources. Through international collaboration, countries can navigate complex geopolitical dynamics, ensure sustainable practices across the battery value chain, and accelerate innovation to drive the transition towards a cleaner, more resilient energy future. In an increasingly interconnected world, collaboration serves as a cornerstone for unlocking the full potential of the battery industry, paving the way for shared prosperity and environmental stewardship across borders.

Having identified the relevance of international observation, Batteries Europe has prepared an overview of battery R&D&I, funding and international benchmarking on KPIs of nine countries/regions to ensure Europe’s leadership in battery technology and to identify opportunities for international cooperation. The content of this review will contribute to the Batteries Europe SRIA and help to prioritise future R&D&I activities.

The review provides key information on the national battery ecosystems in China, South Korea, Japan, USA, Canada, Australia, India, Indonesia and the EU. It gives insights into the key domestic stakeholders, national battery strategy documents, main policy objectives, current research priorities, as well as details on funding instruments, the battery KPIs and the recent developments.

Please note that we are still awaiting an update on the KPIs for Canada – the details will be available soon.

The factsheets from the review can be downloaded separately. Both the national stakeholder and the battery strategy documents are linked to the adequate websites for further research. The report on the Overview of International R&D&I Battery Funding and Global Benchmarks for Battery KPIs can also be found below.

The factsheets are intended to be living documents that will be regularly updated, so please do not hesitate to contact us directly if you have further relevant information or comments (monika.curtofuentes@vdivde-it.de).