Deep Dive Europe 2: Made in Europe – How to Build a Competitive European Manufacturing Base

Recording from Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | Battery Business & Development Forum | Language: English | Duration: 66:14 .

Building a strong domestic battery manufacturing base is critical to Europe’s energy autonomy. This session unpacks EU policies such as NZIA, CISAF and EU-made bonuses, addressing competitiveness, skills, and raw material challenges. Battery manufacturers and policymakers share insights on needs, targets, project designation and lessons learned at home and from Asia and the U.S., outlining potential pathways to bankability and industrial strength.

Moderator

Walburga Hemetsberger
Chief Executive Officer
SolarPower Europe

Speaker

Mariyana Yaneva
COO
IPS

Ruben Valiente
Managing Director
MAXXEN ENERGY AG

Peter Fath
CEO
RCT Solutions GmbH

Christoph Lienemann
Global BU Lead
PEM Motion

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