Application of Swedish rechargeable energy storage batteries

Which rechargeable battery technologies are covered by research funding in Sweden?

6. Conclusion From the results obtained in this study, it can be concluded that the rechargeable battery technologies covered by research funding in Sweden is mainly LIBs, followed by more minor financing of Na-ion, Li-S and organic batteries.

Are rechargeable batteries patented in Sweden?

This thesis gives an overview of the current developments in rechargeable batteries researched and funded in Sweden from 2008 to 2022. The aim of this thesis is to show which rechargeable battery technologies receive research funding and which are patented in Sweden.

Are batteries the key to achieving Sweden's climate goals?

Batteries are a crucial piece of the puzzle if we are to achieve Sweden’s climate goals with net-zero emissions by 2045. Batteries enable the phasing out of fossil fuels and increase flexibility in the electricity system through energy storage. The Swedish battery industry is at the forefront.

What is the main battery technology in Swedish Energy Agency?

Regarding the projects where the main battery technology can be identified, LIB dominate Swedish Energy Agency’s total budget, external budget and number of projects. However, it is possible to see how promising the options of Li-S, organic, SupCap and Na-ion are, since many projects are focusing on these technologies.

Why should you invest in batteries in Sweden?

Batteries enable the phasing out of fossil fuels and increase flexibility in the electricity system through energy storage. The Swedish battery industry is at the forefront. Sweden also has related strengths and opportunities in areas such as vehicles and electrical systems, as well as a strong mining cluster.

Is battery industry formation a case for emerging battery technologies in Sweden?

The battery industry formation is an interesting case for studying this. Therefore, this thesis will focus on analyzing and understanding transitions for a specific case: industry formation of emerging battery technologies in Sweden, which will be presented more specifically in the section below.