Our projects Powering Battery Innovation
At Sunlight Group, innovation is a catalyst for a more sustainable and resilient energy future. Through strategic participation in European research and innovation programmes, we collaborate with leading industrial, academic, and technology partners to advance battery technologies, accelerate circular economy solutions, recover critical raw materials, and drive the digital transformation of energy storage systems.
Projects
A Strategic Collaboration for the Future
At Sunlight Group, innovation is at the core of our commitment to advancing sustainable energy storage and circular economy solutions. Through participation in leading European research and innovation initiatives, we collaborate with industrial, academic, and technology partners to develop next-generation battery recycling technologies, improve critical raw materials recovery, and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future.
Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) – Building the Future of Energy Storage Manufacturing
The Sunlight Xanthi Transformation Project is a strategic investment initiative aimed at establishing Sunlight Group's production facility in Xanthi, Greece, as one of the world's largest and most advanced industrial energy storage battery manufacturing sites. With a total investment budget of €175 million and financing of €52.6 million from the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the project supports the expansion, modernisation, and digital transformation of the company's industrial operations while strengthening Europe's battery manufacturing ecosystem.
The investment encompasses a comprehensive set of actions designed to increase production capacity, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate the adoption of sustainable manufacturing practices. Key elements include the expansion of lead-acid battery cell production, the automation and scaling of lithium battery assembly lines, the construction of a new 17,000 m² logistics centre, and the deployment of advanced Industry 4.0 technologies across the plant. The project also incorporates renewable energy solutions and digital applications that support Sunlight's transition towards a greener, smarter, and more resilient industrial future.
The proposed project:
expands battery production capacity through new manufacturing infrastructure and automated production lines
accelerates digital transformation by integrating Industry 4.0 technologies and smart factory applications
supports the green transition through renewable energy integration, improved resource efficiency, and sustainable industrial practices.
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Battery Recycling & Circular Economy
Advancing battery technologies through research, innovation, digitalisation, and advanced materials to improve performance, safety, sustainability, and manufacturing efficiency.
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Battery Technologies & Manufacturing
Developing innovative recycling, recovery, and reuse solutions that support circularity, secure critical raw materials, and strengthen Europe's sustainable battery value chain.
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Energy Systems & Digitalisation
Enabling the digital and energy transition through smart energy systems, artificial intelligence, distributed computing, and innovative infrastructure solutions.
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Research Projects
Sunlight’s research projects explore innovative materials, emerging chemistries, and future energy-storage concepts. These initiatives are carried out through EU-funded, co-funded, and self-funded programs, including Horizon Europe, EIT Raw Materials, and other key European research frameworks.
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ReLiFe
CLOSING THE LOOP FOR LFP BATTERIES
ReLiFe advances sustainable recycling solutions for lithium iron phosphate batteries, enabling the recovery of valuable materials and supporting a circular battery economy.
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ReLiON
BUILDING A REGIONAL BATTERY RECYCLING ECOSYSTEM
ReLiON strengthens battery recycling capabilities across Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, improving the recovery of critical raw materials.
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CRUSADE
ADVANCING CIRCULARITY FOR END-OF-LIFE VEHICLES
CRUSADE develops innovative recycling technologies that increase material recovery from end-of-life vehicles while reducing environmental impact.
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NEXTBAT
NEXT-GENERATION BATTERIES FOR ELECTRIC MOBILITY
NEXTBAT develops advanced battery technologies that enhance performance, sustainability, and resource efficiency for future transport applications.
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LiCuPlus
SUSTAINABLE RECOVERY OF CRITICAL RAW MATERIALS
LiCuPlus develops low-carbon technologies for the sustainable production and recovery of lithium and copper, supporting Europe's energy transition.
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BRACE
AI-POWERED BATTERY RECYCLING OPTIMISATION
BRACE uses artificial intelligence to improve efficiency, decision-making, and sustainability in battery recycling operations.
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Battery2Life
EXTENDING BATTERY LIFE THROUGH REUSE
Battery2Life enables the safe and efficient repurposing of used batteries, supporting second-life applications and circular energy storage solutions.
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CoCoGel
ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE GEL-BASED MATERIALS
CoCoGel develops next-generation colloidal gel systems to enable the design of innovative and sustainable materials for energy applications.
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BATTwin
DIGITAL TWINS FOR SMART BATTERY MANUFACTURING
BATTwin develops advanced digital twin technologies that improve battery cell production efficiency, quality, and sustainability while supporting Europe's next generation of gigafactories.
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X-FLEX
ENABLING FLEXIBLE AND SMART ENERGY SYSTEMS
X-FLEX develops innovative flexibility solutions that support renewable energy integration, improve grid resilience, and enable active participation in future energy markets.
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SELAS
SMART ENERGY FOR SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
SELAS develops innovative photovoltaic and energy storage technologies that improve the energy efficiency, sustainability, and resilience of highway infrastructure.
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SHB
SMART HEALTH MONITORING FOR BATTERIES
SHB develops predictive models to accurately assess and monitor the state of health of lithium-ion batteries used in industrial mobility applications.
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TEESMAT
ACCELERATING BATTERY INNOVATION
TEESMAT provides advanced characterisation, modelling, and testing services that accelerate the development of safer, cleaner, and higher-performance battery technologies.
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SOLIDEL
ADVANCING SOLID-STATE BATTERY MATERIALS
SOLIDEL develops innovative solid polymer electrolytes that enable safer, higher-performance solid-state lithium-ion batteries for future energy storage applications.
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EuBatIn
INNOVATING BATTERY SYSTEMS FOR CLEAN MOBILITY
EuBatIn develops advanced lithium battery systems that support cleaner transportation, industrial competitiveness, and Europe's green transition.
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3C4AI
TRUSTWORTHY AI ACROSS CLOUD, EDGE AND HPC ENVIRONMENTS
3C4AI develops a secure and interoperable platform for deploying, managing, and orchestrating AI services across cloud, edge, and high-performance computing infrastructures.
