The ENERGETIC project was proudly represented at the Battery 2030+ Annual Conference, held on 6-7 May 2025 at the historic Schloss Münster in Germany. Representing Coventry University, one of our consortium partners, researcher Danial Sarwar joined peers from across Europe to explore the latest advances in sustainable and intelligent battery technologies supported under the Horizon Europe framework.
A Platform for Knowledge Exchange
The 2025 edition of the Battery 2030+ conference featured a rich programme including:
- Insights from Horizon Europe projects addressing battery safety, circularity, and smart sensing
- Sessions on AI integration and next-generation materials
- Exchanges between researchers, industry stakeholders, and policymakers
- Poster pitches by emerging researchers from across Europe
- A guided tour of the renowned MEET Battery Research Center, showcasing cutting-edge facilities for battery development
The event provided a valuable opportunity to engage with the broader European battery research community and gain inspiration from collaborative efforts to build a sustainable and autonomous battery value chain.
Spotlight on Danial’s Award-Winning Research
Danial presented his work on Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS)-a powerful diagnostic method for developing smarter and safer batteries. His poster presentation was awarded the Best Poster Award, recognising the impact and quality of his research.
Looking Ahead
Danial’s success is a testament to the strength of the ENERGETIC consortium and our collective commitment to advancing innovation in energy storage. We are proud to contribute to the goals of the Battery 2030+ initiative and Horizon Europe.
ENERGETIC’s Role in the European Battery Ecosystem
ENERGETIC is a Horizon Europe-funded project that aims to revolutionise the way battery systems are monitored and optimised by integrating artificial intelligence with advanced diagnostic techniques. At the heart of the project is the ambition to make batteries not only more efficient but also safer, more durable, and better suited for integration into sustainable energy systems. Events such as the Battery 2030+ Annual Conference provide a crucial opportunity to showcase this work to a pan-European audience and to connect with parallel initiatives working toward a common goal.
The conference also reinforced the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration. ENERGETIC thrives on the synergies between electrochemistry, AI, systems engineering, and industrial implementation-reflecting the very spirit of the Battery 2030+ roadmap. By participating in this year’s event, ENERGETIC took a visible step in reinforcing its connections with other flagship Horizon Europe projects that address battery circularity, recyclability, and lifecycle intelligence.
About Battery 2030+
Battery 2030+ is a large-scale research initiative that aims to position Europe as a global leader in the design and production of the batteries of the future. It aligns with the European Green Deal and supports the development of technologies that enable the transition to climate neutrality. By supporting fundamental science and fostering collaboration across disciplines and borders, Battery 2030+ plays a key role in building a competitive and sustainable battery value chain in Europe.
The annual conference serves as both a dissemination platform and a strategic meeting point for projects under the Battery 2030+ umbrella. Participants exchange insights, present breakthroughs, and align research directions for maximum collective impact. The inclusion of young researchers and early-stage innovators also ensures a strong future pipeline of expertise within the European research landscape.
Insights from ENERGETIC’s representative
Danial Sarwar’s presentation outlined a novel sensor-less method for estimating lithium-ion battery temperature using impedance measurements and the Distribution of Relaxation Times (DRT) technique. The work, supported by ENERGETIC, highlights both the potential and challenges of applying this approach to different commercial battery cells.
Building Towards a Sustainable Future
The challenges surrounding battery innovation are complex and multifaceted. From raw material sourcing and energy-intensive manufacturing to end-of-life management and integration into decentralised energy systems, Europe’s approach must be comprehensive and collaborative. The ENERGETIC project embraces this challenge by focusing on smart, AI-supported battery management systems that extend battery life and reduce waste.
Participation in events like the Battery 2030+ Annual Conference is essential to keeping the project aligned with Europe’s evolving policy and industrial priorities. It also allows ENERGETIC to contribute actively to ongoing dialogues about regulation, standardisation, and the role of digitalisation in energy systems. These are not only technical concerns but strategic elements for Europe’s competitiveness in the global battery market.
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