Amping up battery production in Europe
Published: January 13, 2026
Heavy investment in the battery value chain is essential to drive the transition to a green economy and enable the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.
Global demand for batteries is skyrocketing – expected to grow 14-fold by 2030.
This surge raises critical questions:
- Can the Nordic countries supply the minerals and rare earth elements needed for European battery factories?
- What resources are available, and can Europe achieve self-sufficiency in strategic raw materials?