EDMTECH CEO participates in battery future debate

Source: EDM Tech

The LEVA-EU member’s leader recently took part in the final event of the PIECE Project, organized by Battery Cluster Portugal at CeNTI – Centre for Nanotechnology and Smart Materials in Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal. The event, centered on the future of the battery sector and the development of the Battery Passport, brought together key figures from Portugal’s emerging battery ecosystem to discuss transparency, circularity, and innovation within the value chain.

Representing EDMTECH, CEO Paulo Alves participated as a guest speaker in the roundtable discussion moderated by Fernando Machado, General Director of Battery Cluster Portugal.

Throughout the session, speakers explored the challenges and opportunities surrounding the implementation of the Battery Passport – a digital tool designed to enhance traceability, sustainability, and compliance across the European battery lifecycle. Participants emphasized that cross-sector collaboration between industry leaders, research institutions, and regulatory entities is essential to accelerate innovation and strengthen Portugal’s competitiveness in the fast-evolving battery market.

The program also featured presentations of the project’s main results and a networking session, fostering dialogue between stakeholders in the national energy and materials sectors. Supported by Battery Cluster Portugal, the initiative aligns with the organization’s broader mission to promote cooperation and sustainable growth across the country’s battery value chain.

For further insights, the full report on the event is available via Battery Cluster Portugal.