Battery innovation project GR4FITE3 to help support EU's new Battery Passport
December 18th, 2024
The GR4FITE3 project supports and aligns with the introduction of the EU Battery Passport by developing a sustainable supply chain for industrial carbon products and enhancing Europe's resilience in critical raw materials.
The innovation project seeks to achieve a more efficient production of lithium-ion batteries for use in electric vehicles and energy storage systems. As such, it is well positioned to embrace the EU's new battery passport scheme.
A battery passport is a digital document accessible via a QR code, with the battery's specifications, performance data, production details, recycled content, hazardous substances, and certifications.
From 18 February 2027, all light means of transport (LMT) batteries, industrial batteries exceeding 2 kWh, and electric vehicle batteries must include a digital record (i.e., the "passport") to ensure compliance with EU standards, foster environmental responsibility and support a circular economy.
GR4FITE3 project partner Łukasiewicz-IMN monitors EU regulations and market trends, and ensures the project's outcomes align with the requirements of the battery passport. Its Director of Division, Grzegorz Lota, said, 'The Battery Passport represents a transformative leap in ensuring sustainability and transparency in the battery industry. By aligning with this initiative, the GR4FITE3 project is contributing to the development of high-energy-density Li-ion batteries, which are critical for Europe's transition to a zero-emission, sustainable future.'
The battery passport will facilitate better collection, recycling, and reuse of batteries, with the follow aims:
- Enhance resource efficiency.
- Promote transparency across the battery lifecycle.
- Support ambitious recovery targets, including 50% lithium recovery by 2027 and 80% by 2031.
It will thus help ensure that batteries meet electrochemical performance and sustainability standards, supporting the EU's climate neutrality goals outlined in the European Green Deal.
EU Regulations background:
The European Green Deal serves as the foundation for regulatory measures like the Battery Passport, targeting climate neutrality in the EU by 2050 through low-emission transport and sustainable battery production. Directive 2023/1542 (Battery Directive) introduces comprehensive standards for battery production, use, and recycling, replacing the outdated Directive 2006/66/EC. Key provisions include performance benchmarks, manufacturer obligations for recyclability, and ambitious recovery goals for lithium and other materials, reinforcing the EU's commitment to a circular economy.
GR4FITE3 contacts:
Project coordinator
Nora Ganzinelli, RINA-C
Communication Manager
Sara Lazzarin, ICONS
Project website: https://gr4fite3.eu/
Mastodon: @GR4FITE3@mastodon.energy
LinkedIn: GR4FITE3
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