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What’s Next for Batteries in Germany? Yesterday, Batene had the honor of contributing to the Deutscher Bundestag's Committee for Education, Research, and Technology Assessment. Alongside an incredible group of experts – Prof. Martin Winter (MEET Battery Research Center), Prof. Dr. Christoph Herrmann (TU Braunschweig), Rebekka Mueller (cylib), Dr. Peter Lamp (BMW Group), and Thanh Nguyen Thi Dieu (Batene) – the discussion highlighted a unified message: Federal research funding in battery technology is essential for Germany’s and Europe’s industrial competitiveness, energy independence, and innovation leadership. We extend our sincere thanks to Kai Gehring, the committee chair, for his outstanding leadership in guiding these critical discussions. 🔋 Batene’s Perspective: As a Max Planck Society spin-off and deep-tech startup, we brought a practical lens to the discussion, emphasizing three key areas where action is urgently needed: 1️⃣ Bridging the Gap – From Lab to Market Translation research is the missing link in Germany’s innovation pipeline. Batteries need the same systematic approach as translational research in medicine – turning breakthroughs into real-world impact. 2️⃣ A European Battery Alliance – Think Airbus Europe must act as one. Common standards, unified investments, and bold collaboration will shift Europe from being a follower to a first-mover in the global battery industry. 3️⃣ Without Talents, No Innovation Electrochemistry is at the heart of battery technology, yet it remains a niche field in education and careers. To secure Europe’s future in batteries, we need targeted programs to develop specialists in this critical area and attract global talent to build a strong, competitive workforce. Why This Matters At Batene, we believe Europe has the innovation, expertise, and talent to lead the global battery revolution. Yesterday’s hearing showed how aligned the battery community already is. Together, we can transform this alignment into action – and secure Europe’s leadership in this critical field. 📄 For more insights, read Martin's and Thanh's official statement (available in German) from the hearing here: https://lnkd.in/eykNWukK #BatteryInnovation #DeepTech #Electrochemistry #Startup #Europe

Exciting news! 🎉 Our experts will be speaking at the Hydrogen Technology Expo in Hamburg on October 24th. You are cordially invited to join our sessions and panel discussions covering topics from digitalization to applications of hydrogen fuel cells. Don't miss out! #HydrogenTech #Digitalization #CleanEnergy

Looking forward to the CCAM Competence Center of Aviation Management event on April 18th, 2024. I will be speaking on “Defining the metrics for measuring the progress in green transformation”. What get’s measured get’s done. Sounds easy, right? Yet, absent sufficient transparency and meaningful standards (which should ideally apply globally) on airlines’ emissions reporting we are not able to measure let alone assess progress. ❓ What’s missing? 📈 How can we advance decarbonization? 💸 What is the role of finance in all of this? 📑 How sustainable are so-called sustainability-linked loans? Question after question. Let’s talk answers! Equally excited to join my fellow panelists Jörg Schirrmacher (also on the Board of IMPACT on sustainable aviation), Mark Misselhorn and Prof. Mathias Zieschang on fostering investments in green aviation. A very special thanks to University of Applied Sciences Worms, a member of IMPACT on sustainable aviation, and Dr Karsten Benz for inviting me. #sustainability #sustainablefinance #decarbonization #sustainableaviation #aviation

📢 Here's a recap from our latest webinar on unlocking new revenue streams by providing balancing services. DI Philip Hahn, our Head of Flexibility Services, demonstrated how industry customers can boost their revenues with the CyberNoc Virtual Power Plant. Battery storage was also a key focus, as we provide a comprehensive solution for consulting, procurement, and marketing of battery storage systems. We cover the entire value chain—from asset prequalification to technical integration and flexibility trading. 👀 Rewatch the entire webinar: https://lnkd.in/dFdNmbUt A big thank you to everyone who attended the webinar and to ENERGIEALLIANZ Austria GmbH for the opportunity! #battterystorage #virtualpowerplant #flexibility

#Carbon2Chem – A still underestimated potential to mitigate the risk of climate change! Great to see, that the former colleagues continue working on #Carbon2Chem. Unfortunately most politicians still do not understand the potential of the technology! The top gases of a steel production can form the basis to produce carbon-neutral fuels, polymers and fertilizers.  Specially Carbon-neutral artificial fuels can help mitigating the risk of climate change by reusing CO2. https://lnkd.in/dKNf5qbx https://lnkd.in/dU49gMV7 https://lnkd.in/dsNqzS5x #CarbonNeutral #artificialFuels #circularity #hydrogen #thyssenkrupp #Fraunhofer #UMSICHT

🌟 Attend the #IAG Presentation at the Duisburg #SKZ Conference "Plastics for Fuel Cells and Electrolysis"! 🌟 We at #IAG are thrilled to participate and warmly invite you to join us: ❇️ Insights and Challenges We will present our latest insights and challenges in the production of graphite bipolar plates, a key component for fuel cells. ❇️ Innovative Manufacturing Methods Learn about our innovative methods for producing bipolar plates with thermoplastics and thermosets. ❇️ Focus on Cost and Efficiency We focus on the factors that influence cost and efficiency. Discover how automation and robust processes can significantly reduce production costs and increase efficiency. Our goal is to lay the foundation for scaling to meet the demands of the mass market. ✨ Visit us and take a look into the #ZBT laboratory! ✨ #FuelCells #HydrogenEconomy #BipolarPlates #GraphitePlates #IAGLab #Manufacturing #Automation #CostEfficiency #Innovation #SustainableEnergy #IAG #engineeringyourvisions

At the #News9GlobalSummit: Germany Edition, I’m speaking on 'Developed vs Developing: The Green Dilemma'. Look forward to an interesting exchange of perspectives.

We at #IAG are thrilled to participate in the "Kunststoffe für Brennstoffzellen und Elektrolyse" (Plastics for Fuel Cells and Electrolysers) conference in Duisburg #SKZ and with a visit on the lab of #ZBT! We'll have a speech there ..... ❇️ sharing our insights and challenges in producing graphite bipolar plates, a key component for fuel cells. ❇️ showing innovative methods for manufacturing these plates with thermoplastics and thermosets ❇️ focusing on factors that influence costs and efficiency. We aim to highlight how automation and robust processes can significantly reduce production costs and enhance efficiency, laying the groundwork for scaling up to meet mass market demand. #FuelCells #HydrogenEconomy #BipolarPlates #GraphitePlates #Manufacturing #Automation #CostEfficiency #Innovation #SustainableEnergy #IAG

Have you tried motor efficiency mapping within DEWESoft? DEWESoft demonstrated the visualizations at the 2024 Vienna motor symposium, check it out: