Does Norway have a battery market?

Today Norway has not one, but two huge battery markets. “There are two market drivers for batteries: EVs and stationary energy storage. Energy storage is coming on strong now. It’s the key to turning intermittent wind and solar into a stable energy source,” explains Pål Runde, Head of Battery Norway.

How can Norway become a leader in sustainable batteries?

Investing in research, local manufacturing and secure access to materials is needed to solidify Norway’s position as a leader in sustainable batteries. Battery technology is essential to meet Europe and Norway’s zero emission targets by 2050, helping to reduce carbon emissions in the energy and transport sectors across the continent.

What is Norway's battery strategy?

Norway's first battery strategy was launched on 29 June 2022. The strategy presents 10 measures for how Norway will further develop a coherent and profitable battery value chain. Norway’s battery strategy_ (spreads.pdf) Knowledge base: Basis for Norway’s battery strategy Norway's first battery strategy was launched on 29 June 2022.

Is Norway a good place to buy EV batteries?

An early adopter of electric transport, Norway continues to capture EV battery headlines. Electric cars now account for 79 per cent of new cars sold in Norway, and the MS Medstraum was recently launched as the world’s first electric fast ferry. In a global report on lithium-ion batteries, Norway ranked first in sustainability.

Who are Norway's Big Three battery cell companies?

A few years ago, Norway’s big three battery cell companies – Beyonder, FREYR Battery and Morrow Batteries – were only promising, high-tech blueprints. “Now these large projects are mature. They are talking to potential clients.

Is Norway a good place to recycle batteries?

Norway, with its strong expertise in processing industry, has a great opportunity to take a leading role within recycling of batteries and developing new and more efficient processes for recycling of all battery materials. – Today, graphite is not recycled, and ends up as CO2-emissions.