Should Finnish companies integrate battery technology into their industrial base?

e solutions for harsh environments. Finnish companies are constantly integrating battery technologies as part of their overall solutions and should continue to integrate such solutions into its industrial base.There exists high-level expertise related to chemicals and processing especia

Why is Finland a good choice for next generation batteries?

ed for next generation batteries. Finland is strong in applications related to harsh environments, e.g. marine and heavy-duty that are traditional y strong Finnish industry segments. Solutions for energy storage

Is Finland a good place to invest in a battery industry?

own active part of the value chain. Some interviewees working outside of the materials part of the Li-ion battery value chain mentioned that the battery industry business is still very small and limited in Finland, even compared to other European countries, which affects the attractiveness of Finland as operational envir

Should the Finnish lithium-ion battery industry be regulated?

enefit the Li-ion battery industry.When it comes to waste lithium-ion batteries, the Finnish regulatory and legal environment should be harmonized with that of t

Should Finland ensure the existence of a lithium-ion battery ecosystem?

in the European battery ecosystem. It is clear that Finland should assure the existence of these competences in the future. The role of GTK and its vast geoscientific data plays an important role in this, and not only regarding the current Li-ion battery boom but also in the future when different minerals are req

How important is research in Li-ion battery production in Finland?

ies for producing cells in Finland. Research in the field is also minor compared to e.g. Germany, where there are hundreds of resear hers dedicated to Li-ion batteries. Knowledge transfer with Asian research organizations and universities is considered important, because Li-ion battery research and industry experience in Asia is