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Understanding the Role of the Battery Passport

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New EU standards aim to establish a low-carbon battery industry through transparency & sustainability. A key component here is the introduction of battery passports, with mandatory first stages set to begin February 2025. Join us as we discuss battery passports, how industry players are grappling with compliance, & methods for carbon footprint calculations.

Agriculture & Energy Storage: Necessity as the Mother of Invention

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As the U.S. transitions to the second Trump administration, sweeping policy changes are sparking speculation across key industries. In agriculture, projected labor shortages could trigger a dramatic shift toward automation & electrification. Join us as we explore the significant opportunities & challenges for the energy storage & battery industries, as farms look to adopt cutting-edge technologies.

Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Tax Credits:  What the advanced manufacturing production tax credit (45X) and the expansion of the advanced energy project investment tax credit (48C) mean for the US battery industry

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As a companion to last week’s article, we’re discussing the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits introduced to fuel the growth of U.S. clean energy manufacturing, with a particular focus on reducing reliance on foreign imports. Join us as we dive into two key incentives that have sparked $80 billion in U.S. manufacturing investments!