What is a battery from Finland project?

Batteries from Finland -project is enhancing the growth of knowledge basis and global competitiveness along the entire battery value chain – from raw material production to battery cell production, battery applications and recycling. The study was commissioned by Business Finland and jointly executed by Gaia Consulting and Spinverse. WHY FINLAND?

Is Finland a good operational environment for Li-ion batteries?

The attractiveness of Finland as operational environment for COMPANIES currently active within the Li-ion battery value chain in Finland was mainly considered as somewhat attractive or attractive covering together 81% of the company representative answers.

What is the Keliber Lithium Project?

The Keliber lithium project is expected to be the first integrated lithium operation in Europe, producing lithium hydroxide from its own mined ore reserves. Estimated annual production of approximately 15,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate will supply the growing international lithium battery market for at least 18 years.

Which companies are integrating Li-ion batteries into their solutions?

A wide range of Finnish, Nordic and European technology companies are integrating Li-ion batteries into their overall solutions. Especially in case of large global companies, Li-ion battery technologies and products may become part of their core offering by acquisitions or by organic growth and recruitments. Main actors are shown on the next slide.

What percentage of lithium batteries are recycled?

The amount of batteries ready for reuse and recycling is continuously increasing. China makes up observable portion of this growth – by 2025, recycled lithium may constitute 9% of the world’s total lithium battery supply.

What is Sibanye-Stillwater's Keliber Lithium Project?

Sibanye-Stillwater’s Keliber lithium project aims to develop a sustainable operation to produce battery-grade lithium hydroxide, an essential component in lithium-ion batteries.