Li-ion battery costs could decrease rapidly, by at least 50 % in 2030 and up to 75 % in 2040, due to learning from mass production driven by electric vehicles. Stationary storage systems may benefit from somewhat slower yet substantial cost reduction of 65 %. Market barriers or inaction on...

Projected global demand for Li-ion batteries for mobility and stationary storage applications will exceed currently available and known planned production capacities already in the near future. Conditions for establishing a globally competitive Li-ion battery value chain in the EU are identified...

The newly approved Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 concerning batteries and waste batteries [1] sets minimum requirements, among others, for performance, durability and safety of batteries, covering many types of batteries and their applications. Batteries for stationary battery energy storage systems...

Projected global demand for Li-ion batteries for mobility and stationary storage applications will exceed currently available and known planned production capacities already in the near future. Conditions for establishing a globally competitive Li-ion battery value chain in the EU are identified...

In quest for ways to improve the competitiveness of the European farming businesses, farmers have long been encouraged to organise as associations or cooperatives. The continuous support provided within the Common Agricultural Policy for establishing and functioning of agricultural producers'...

The cultural and creative sectors are one of the most dynamic branches of the EU economy, fostering innovation, growth and job creation as well as social cohesion. But which cities do perform best in culture and creativity? Does the population size determine their performance? Can small and...

The cultural and creative sectors are one of the most dynamic branches of the EU economy, fostering innovation, growth and job creation as well as social cohesion. But which cities do perform best in culture and creativity? Does the population size determine their performance? Can small and...