China basically controls all raw materials for battery manufacturing, which is a big concern for EU. Swedish-based Granode Materials has a more durable and efficient battery solution, which also means that production will be able to take place in the Nordics. CEO Lars Schedin is one of the speakers at Battery Tech for EV on November 19-20 and he shared his thoughts on the most important benefits for EU to produce its own, new generation of anodes.

Could you please introduce yourself and your work at Granode Materials?

Over the last 20 years I have been acting as an entrepreneur acquiring and developing companies. Previously CEO and co-founder of EcoDataCenter, appointed to be the most sustainable datacenter operator in the world. My main competence is within finance, sustainability and acting as the pretty face to the market.

What will you speak about at Battery Tech for EV 2024?

The need for action, or actions, supporting the society’s green transition, as well as the importance for EU to increase its sovereignty.

What can we do to support Critical Raw Material Act?

Subsidizing the green transition! EU can’t afford not to subsidize the transition as fast as possible. Currently it is too expensive acting independent from other regions, but it will be much more expensive in the future if we don’t.

Why is it important for EU to produce its own new generation of anodes?

Anodes is one important part of the green transition as EV’s, that we are focusing on, counts for a significant part of it. Current estimates gives that just a small proportion of EU’s need if anodes in 2030 will be produced in Europe.

What is the most important thing you would like to share in your presentation?

It is possible to significantly decrease embedded carbon in lithium-Ion batteries, and still cutting the price per performance.

What are you most looking forward to by attending and speaking at the conference?

To listen to brilliant ideas, learn and broadening my network with interesting people and companies.