Imagine a battery that replaces the liquid inside with a thin, solid layer, making it safer and more powerful. It's like switching from a leaky water balloon to a solid block of energy that doesn't catch fire. This effort focuses on making these batteries thin and cheap enough to be produced on giant rolls, similar to how newspapers are printed.
Current EV batteries rely on liquid electrolytes that can be unstable and have reached a performance plateau. The industry needs a scalable way to produce solid-state batteries that are safe, energy-dense, and cheap enough for mass market adoption.
The project is building 20 Ah SSB prototypes and a 0.25 kWh module. It also develops digital design tools and R2R manufacturing processes for ultra-thin anodes and electrolytes.
If you are an EV manufacturer dealing with limited driving range and safety concerns — this project developed 20 Ah SSB prototypes and a 0.25 kWh module that provide higher energy density and safety. This allows for longer-range vehicles with a smaller battery footprint.
If you are a battery producer dealing with slow, expensive assembly lines — this project developed R2R processes for ultra-thin Li metal anodes (<10 µm). This enables high-speed, scalable production to reach Gen4b mass production levels.
If you are a recycling company dealing with hazardous liquid electrolytes — this project developed innovative recycling processes and eco-design principles. This ensures the next generation of solid batteries can be processed sustainably and profitably.
The project focuses on creating cost-effective prototypes using scalable R2R (roll-to-roll) processes to reduce manufacturing expenses. Based on available project data, the goal is to move toward Gen4b mass production efficiency.
The project is demonstrating innovations under industrially relevant conditions at TRL >= 6. Deliverables include 20 Ah prototypes and a 0.25 kWh proof-of-concept module.
The project includes a robust exploitation strategy to propel post-project commercialization. Specific licensing terms are not detailed in the provided data.
The technology targets the Gen4b battery generation, focusing on high-loading cathodes and ultra-thin anodes to increase energy density within existing vehicle constraints.
The project runs from June 2024 to May 2028, aiming to prepare the EU for the arrival of Gen4b mass production.
The consortium is heavily industry-weighted with a 50% industry ratio (8 industrial partners out of 16), indicating a strong push toward commercialization. It spans 8 countries and includes 3 SMEs, combining academic research from 3 universities and 4 research centers with practical manufacturing expertise to bridge the gap between lab and factory.
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