LITHIUM BALANCE AS

Their core work

Lithium Balance is a Danish SME specializing in battery management systems (BMS) and energy management systems for lithium-ion batteries. They develop smart integrated circuits and power electronics that enable safe, efficient operation of battery storage in grid applications, electric vehicle fast charging, and light railway systems. Their core business is the intelligence layer that sits between battery hardware and the energy systems that depend on it — making storage smarter, not just bigger.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

In their early H2020 period (2016–2018), Lithium Balance focused on smart grid integration and demand-side management — helping distribution networks absorb renewables through better storage. From 2018 onward, their work shifted toward hardware-level innovation: advanced battery chemistries (Li-ion capacitors, super activated carbon), power electronics, and specific applications like EV fast charging and light railways. The trajectory shows a company moving from system-level grid participation toward becoming a specialized component provider for next-generation energy storage hardware.

Lithium Balance is moving downstream from grid software toward physical battery and charging hardware — expect future work in hybrid storage systems and fast charging infrastructure.

How they like to work

Lithium Balance operates almost exclusively as a consortium participant (4 of 5 projects), contributing specialized BMS expertise to larger teams rather than leading them. Their single coordination was a Phase 1 SME Instrument feasibility study (SmartCharge, €50K), suggesting they use that scheme for internal R&D validation while joining RIA/IA consortia to deploy their technology in real-world pilots. With 45 unique partners across 11 countries, they are well-networked and comfortable working in diverse European consortia.

Lithium Balance has collaborated with 45 distinct partners across 11 countries, indicating broad European reach for a company of their size. Their project themes suggest strong connections to utilities, grid operators, and transport-sector partners across Northern and Southern Europe.

What sets them apart

Lithium Balance sits at a rare intersection: they are a dedicated BMS company small enough to be agile, yet experienced enough to have participated in five H2020 consortia spanning grid storage, transport, and EV charging. Unlike large battery manufacturers, their value is in the management intelligence — the software and electronics that make batteries perform safely and efficiently in demanding applications. For consortium builders, they bring a focused, product-oriented SME perspective that complements research institutes and utilities.

Highlights from their portfolio

• SMILE
  Largest budget (€742K) and broadest scope — smart island energy systems covering grid, storage, demand response, and e-mobility in one integrated demonstration.
• HEROES
  Most recent project (2021-2024) targeting hybrid energy storage stations with advanced Li-ion capacitors and EV fast charging — signals their current strategic direction.
• SmartCharge
  Their only coordinated project — an SME Instrument Phase 1 for smart integrated circuits for battery management, revealing their core proprietary technology focus.