Innovation Segment : Energy Storage

Innovation Insights

16 GWh battery Gigafactory - Verkor

France

Verkor takes a “fast follower” approach, using established Li-ion technology, rather than trying to develop new battery chemistries or formulas. “The idea is to be operational as quickly as possible,” said Lemaignan.

As demand for EVs in Europe grows, auto brands and policymakers are trying to build local battery manufacturing capacity, and break the dominance of Asian suppliers.

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Innovation Theme: 16 GWh battery gigafactory in France, 8 GWh gigafactory in northern France, a second 8 GWh gigafactory in southwest Germany, acceleration in demand for electric vehicles. 

 

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  • Mechanical engineer
  • Automobile engineer
  • Electrical engineer
  • Electronics engineer
  • Power electronics engineer
  • Microelectronics engineer
  • Telecommunications engineer
  • Chemical engineer
  • Plastics & polymer science professional
  • Electrochemical engineer

Innovation sector


Domain

Energy Efficiency

Energy storage

Sustainable transport

Pollution control

Sustainable materials

Sustainable agriculture

Type of innovation

Core sciences & engineering

Stakeholders

University researcher

Corporate researcher

Startup or entrepreneur

Solution provider

Industry