From more efficient production to entirely new chemistries, there's a lot going on. The race is on to generate new technologies to ready the battery industry for the transition toward a future with more renewable energy. In this competitive landscape, it’s hard to say which companies and solutions will come out on top.
Battery demand is forecast to grow at a CAGR (continuous annual growth rate) of ~25% from 2020 to 2030. Most investment will support meeting the transportation industry which will account for more than 85% of battery demand by 2030. This rapid growth presents great opportunities to support the green transition.
One of the main reasons for countries´ interest in the battery industry is the job creation that is expected to be generated by the entire value chain linked to this sector.
Thus, degrees such as mining or logistics engineers will be in demand to cover this first part of the battery value chain. Likewise, the need to refine and purify these materials will require specialized profiles in both chemical and physical processes.
According to a report by the World Economic Forum, the battery value chain will generate a total of 10 million jobs worldwide by 2030, mainly linked to the emergence of electric vehicles. Sources such as EIT Innoenergy and Fraunhofer estimate that around 10% of the total will be generated in Europe alone, reaching one million new jobs by 2030.
Corporations and universities are rushing to develop new manufacturing processes to cut the cost and reduce the environmental impact of building batteries worldwide.
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