Battery Technologies & Manufacturing
Battery Technologies & Manufacturing
Meet the projects:
European Battery Innovation – EuBatIn
The European Battery Innovation – EuBatIn is an Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI). The scope of the project includes the research and development of battery systems (WS3) that will make use of the lithium-ion cells developed in the first stage of the project (WS2). Total eligible cost € 112, 97 Μ. Grants € 49,9M . The operation is co-financed by the European Union through the “Competitiveness” Programme 2021–2027 of the NSRF, within the framework of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
The project concerns Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) as well as the First Industrial Deployment (FID) of innovative lithium batteries. It forms part of an Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) for the European Battery Innovation (EuBatIn) programme, which aims to meet the needs of a competitive, innovative, and sustainable battery value chain.
The proposed project:
contributes to achieving a common European objective by supporting a value chain of strategic importance for Europe’s future, particularly in relation to clean and low‑emission mobility.
strengthens the development of technologies and processes that go beyond those currently available and are expected to bring significant improvements in performance, safety, and environmental impact.
aligns with the priorities of the National Energy and Climate Plan, which highlights the important role of developing new battery systems based on innovative methods.
CoCoGel – Controlling Colloidal Gels for Sustainable Materials
CoCoGel is a Horizon Europe project focused on advancing the understanding and design of colloidal gel-based materials. Bringing together leading research and industrial partners across Europe, the project develops innovative methodologies to control and predict the behaviour of gel microstructures under different conditions. Sunlight Group participates as a project partner, contributing to the development of advanced materials for future energy storage applications. The project runs from 2024 onwards and is funded under the Horizon Europe programme.
The project aims to establish a scientific framework for the rational design of colloidal gels, enabling the development of sustainable materials with tailored properties for a wide range of applications, including batteries, fuel cells, construction materials, cosmetics, food products, and pharmaceuticals. By combining advanced modelling, experimentation, and data-driven approaches, CoCoGel seeks to accelerate innovation in material design while reducing development time and resource consumption.
The project:
develops new methodologies to understand and control the structure and behaviour of colloidal gels
enables the design of sustainable materials with improved performance across energy and industrial applications
supports the transition towards resource-efficient and environmentally sustainable manufacturing processes
BATTwin – Digital Twins for Zero-Defect Battery Manufacturing
BATTwin is a Horizon Europe project focused on developing a flexible and scalable digital twin platform for lithium-ion battery cell production. Bringing together leading industrial and research partners across Europe, the project aims to improve manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and production yield through advanced digitalisation technologies. Sunlight Group participates as a project partner, contributing its expertise in battery manufacturing and industrial applications. The project runs from December 2023 to May 2027 and has received €6.35 million in funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe programme under Grant Agreement No. 101137954.
The project seeks to support Europe's growing battery manufacturing industry by developing a multi-level digital twin platform that enables Zero-Defect Manufacturing. Combining advanced data acquisition, Digital Battery Passport technologies, process-level and system-level digital twins, and user-centric workflows, BATTwin aims to reduce production defects, improve resource efficiency, and strengthen the competitiveness of European gigafactories. The platform will be validated through industrial pilots producing different battery chemistries and cell formats.
The project:
develops advanced digital twin technologies to reduce defects and improve efficiency in battery cell manufacturing
integrates real-time data acquisition, process simulation, and Digital Battery Passport solutions to support intelligent production management
strengthens Europe's battery manufacturing ecosystem by enabling more sustainable, competitive, and resource-efficient gigafactories
NEXTBAT – Next Generation Battery Systems for Sustainable Transport
NEXTBAT is a Horizon Europe project focused on developing next-generation battery technologies for transport electrification. The project brings together industrial and research partners to advance innovative battery system designs that improve performance, sustainability, and resource efficiency while reducing the environmental footprint of battery manufacturing and operation. Sunlight Group participates as a project partner, contributing its expertise in advanced energy storage systems. The project runs from 2023 onwards and is funded under the Horizon Europe programme.
The project aims to accelerate the adoption of sustainable electric mobility solutions by developing innovative battery architectures, materials, and manufacturing approaches. Through a holistic design methodology, NEXTBAT supports the development of safer, higher-performing, and lower-carbon battery systems for future transportation applications.
The project:
develops advanced battery technologies that increase performance and energy efficiency.
reduces the environmental footprint of battery production and operation.
supports the transition towards sustainable and competitive electric mobility solutions.
SOLIDEL – Advancing Solid-State Battery Materials
SOLIDEL (Solid Electrolyte for Li-ion Batteries) was a collaborative research and development project focused on the development of innovative solid polymer electrolytes for next-generation lithium-ion batteries. Coordinated by Sunlight Group and implemented in collaboration with leading Greek research institutions, the project explored novel nanostructured macromolecular materials capable of enabling safer, higher-performance solid-state batteries. The project was implemented from October 2018 to October 2022 under the "Research – Create – Innovate" programme and contributed to strengthening Greece's battery research and innovation ecosystem.
The project aimed to address key challenges of conventional lithium-ion batteries by developing advanced solid polymer electrolytes with improved safety, higher energy density, longer lifetime, and enhanced performance. Through the use of innovative nanostructured materials and single-ion conducting electrolytes, SOLIDEL contributed to the advancement of solid-state battery technologies, which are widely regarded as one of the most promising directions for the future of energy storage.
The project:
developed innovative solid polymer electrolytes for next-generation solid-state lithium-ion batteries
enhanced battery safety, performance, and lifetime through advanced nanostructured material design
strengthened collaboration between industry and academia, supporting the development of cutting-edge battery technologies in Greece and Europe
SHB – Smart Health Monitoring for Lithium-Ion Batteries
SHB (Smart Health Monitoring for Batteries) is an innovative research and development project implemented by Sunlight Group and INEM, focused on developing advanced forecasting models for monitoring the State of Health (SoH) and State of Charge (SoC) of lithium-ion batteries used in industrial mobility applications. The project was implemented within the framework of the NSRF Operational Programme "Eastern Macedonia and Thrace 2014-2020" and was successfully concluded, contributing to the development of smarter and more reliable battery management solutions.
The project addresses one of the key challenges in battery operation: accurately predicting battery health and remaining useful life under real-world operating conditions. Through the development of intelligent monitoring tools and predictive algorithms, SHB enables more effective battery management, helping operators reduce maintenance costs, extend battery lifetime, and improve system availability. The project supports the transition towards smarter, more sustainable industrial mobility solutions while strengthening the competitiveness of advanced battery technologies.
The proposed project:
develops predictive models for the accurate monitoring of battery State of Health and State of Charge
improves battery reliability, safety, and operational performance in industrial mobility applications
extends battery lifetime and reduces maintenance requirements through data-driven battery management solutions.
TEESMAT – Accelerating Battery Innovation through Advanced Characterisation
TEESMAT (Open Innovation Test Bed for Electrochemical Energy Storage Materials) was a Horizon 2020 project focused on providing industry and research organisations with access to advanced characterisation, modelling, and data analytics services for battery materials and energy storage technologies. Through a unique network of specialised facilities and expertise across Europe, the project enabled companies to accelerate the development of safer, cleaner, and higher-performance battery solutions. Sunlight Group participated as an industrial partner, contributing its expertise in battery technologies and manufacturing. The project ran from 2019 to 2022 and received €8.9 million in funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 programme under Grant Agreement No. 814106.
The project aimed to reduce barriers to innovation by creating a sustainable Open Innovation Test Bed that provides access to state-of-the-art materials characterisation techniques, modelling tools, and problem-solving services. By connecting industrial users with leading European research infrastructures, TEESMAT supported the development of next-generation electrochemical energy storage technologies while strengthening the competitiveness of the European battery ecosystem.
The project:
provided industry with access to advanced characterisation, modelling, and data analytics services for battery materials and systems
accelerated the development of safe, high-performance, and sustainable energy storage technologies through innovative testing and validation methods
strengthened Europe's battery innovation ecosystem by connecting industrial stakeholders with leading research infrastructures and expertise.