Research project on sustainable batteries receives NOK 100 million grant from Norwegian government
The Norwegian government’s Green Platform initiative has today awarded around NOK 100 million in support to the research project “Sustainable Materials for the Battery Value Chain” where Elkem and its subsidiary Vianode are among the industry partners.The project partners include Elkem and Vianode as well as Norsk Hydro, Corvus, Morrow and Freyr. These companies will work together with SINTEF and IFE (Institute for Energy Technology) on a research and innovation project with the aim of supporting the green transition through sustainable battery production in Norway with reduced emissions.