Will Germany become a leader in the production of battery cells?

According to Fraunhofer’s analysis, about a quarter of European cell production could be in Germany in the future. (Photo: Adobe Stock / Nischaporn)

Experts at the ISI Fraunhofer Institute for Systems Research and Innovation examined the plans and announcements of more than 40 companies around the world wishing to set up battery plants in Europe. Based on this, future scenarios are as realistic as possible It was developed, said battery researcher Lucas Wyman.

Assessments have shown that production capacities in Europe are expected to quadruple to more than 500 GWh by 2025 and even increase tenfold to 1.5 TWh by 2030. This means that by the end of the decade it will be about a quarter of the declared capacity globally in Europe. According to the analysis, more than a quarter – and therefore the largest share – just under 400 GWh will be generated at the new production facilities in Germany.

“We have been tracking and evaluating advertisements for many years and have seen a very strong increase in production capacity in Europe, especially recently.”Weiman said. “With 1.5 TWh, an impressive sonic barrier has now been broken.”

The expected rapid growth will be largely driven by European players such as the Swedish company Northvolt and Volkswagen. Volkswagen, for example, was put in place in Salzgitter, Lower Saxony, a little over a week ago The cornerstone of the battery factory. Northvolt is planning one among others Production of battery cells in Heide (Schleswig-Holstein). Asian and American companies also announced their desire to expand to Germany or Europe.