Project ALBATTS

Events

Past events

WEBINAR

09 February 2023 - 15:00h / 16:20h
Skills Transition in the Battery Sector
Skills Transition in the Battery Sector

The battery industry is a relatively new field in Europe. Can human resources from other and potentially declining industries be transferred to the battery ecosystem? Which industries are more similar and more prone to provide successful workers to the battery sector? What are the training programs already in place to ease that transition?

These and other relevant topics will be addressed in this webinar.

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SECOND LIFE & RECYCLING

27 January 2023 - 09:30h / 11:00h
Safe Recycling & Second Use of EV Batteries: Skills and Competencies Needed
Safe Recycling & Second Use of EV Batteries: Skills and Competencies Needed

The rising demand for electrified vehicles together with insecure sources are expected to turn batteries re-use and recycling in Europe into a key lever in ensuring constant streams, cost reduction and mitigation of risk around looming raw material supply constraints.

This event will address this and other related topics, namely the ones on the skills and competencies needed to face the coming challenges in this field.

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Maritime

26 January 2023 - 13:00h / 15:00h
Electrification of Inland Waterways & Future Qualifications Needed
Electrification of Inland Waterways & Future Qualifications Needed
Inland waterways could play an important role in the decarbonisation of the the European transportation system by shifting cargo and people from roads to waterways.
 
This webinar will focus on the skills and the competences needed to get to low emissions and zero emissions operations. 

 

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ALBATTS INTERVIEWS

19 January 2023 - 15:00h / 16:00h
Future geopolitical challenges in the source of raw materials and the battery value-chain
Future geopolitical challenges in the source of raw materials and the battery value-chain

Europe is going through a rough period where the supply of different materials may be at risk. How does it affect the green transition and the consequent need for skills and competent workforce? What risks can be identified in the materials and battery value chain in possible future crisis scenarios?

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Aviation

17 January 2023 - 15:00h / 16:30h
Electrification of the aviation sector & future qualifications needed
Electrification of the aviation sector & future qualifications needed

This event will be focused on electrification in the aviation field, and how can batteries be used to achieve lower emissions in these applications. It will also address the job roles & skills that will be needed to succeed in the electrification of aviation applications.

The webinar will be primarily focused on drones and small passenger planes.

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AUTOMOTIVE

29 November 2022 - 09:30h / 11:00h
Electrification of heavy-duty vehicles: what skills & competencies will be needed?
Electrification of heavy-duty vehicles: what skills & competencies will be needed?

This webinar will explore the electrification of heavy-duty vehicles, particularly battery trucks and buses. It will also address the job roles & skills that will be needed to succeed in the electrification of the freight segment. Vehicle manufacturingapplication of the batteries into the vehicle and servicing & maintenance will be discussed, also from the user perspective.

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STATIONARY

24 November 2022 - 15:00h / 16:00h
BMS and Control Systems: Job Roles, Skills & Competencies
BMS and Control Systems: Job Roles, Skills & Competencies

The rapid electrification of society needs not only batteries but also systems that support their use. Battery Management Systems (BMS) are necessary for monitoring and controlling batteries in a wide range of applications, from electric vehicles to battery energy storage.

In this webinar, we discuss how BMS is applied. We also take a look at the BMS-related job roles and learn about the related skills and competencies.

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ALBATTS INTERVIEWS

22 November 2022 - 15:00h / 15:45h
Second Life Bus Batteries in BESS Residential Applications:  Job Roles, Skills and Competences
Second Life Bus Batteries in BESS Residential Applications: Job Roles, Skills and Competences

We are pround to present an ALBATTS interview with Ylva Olofsson, System Design Engineer & Project Manager at Volvo GTT.

In this interview, we will explore the use of second-life bus batteries in stationary residential applications and which job roles, skills and competencies are required.

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ALBATTS INTERVIEWS

14 November 2022 - 14:30h / 15:15h
Future Battery Technologies: Job Roles, Skills and Knowledge
Future Battery Technologies: Job Roles, Skills and Knowledge

We are pround to present an ALBATTS interview with Noshin OmarFounder & CEO of Avesta Battery & Energy Engineering (ABEE).

The purpose of this interview is to provide a discussion about the current and the new trends in battery technologies, and the production and recycling of batteries.

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ALBATTS INTERVIEWS

26 October 2022 - 15:00h / 15:45h
Future Battery Technologies: Job Roles, Skills and Knowledge
Future Battery Technologies: Job Roles, Skills and Knowledge

We are pround to present an ALBATTS interview with Tomáš KazdaAssociate Professor at the Department of Electrical and Electronic Technology of Brno University of Technology.

The purpose of this interview is to provide a discussion about the current and the new trends in battery technologies, and their chance to flourish in the automotive industry and grid.

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EU REGIONS WEEK WORKSHOP

13 October 2022 - 09:30h / 11:00h
Preparing a Sustainable Clean Energy Ecosystem - Skills for Battery Systems
Preparing a Sustainable Clean Energy Ecosystem - Skills for Battery Systems

The EU has set itself the target goal of becoming the frontrunner in achieving a wealthy and green Planet.

While promoting a green economy and jobs in this area, Europe is now facing the challenge of energy dependency. It is crucial to invest in renewable energy sources, to create the infrastructure and to improve preparedness to produce energy storage systems autonomously.

The workshop will provide a detailed overview of the skills and job roles required to implement a reliable battery value-chain.

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RAW MATERIALS

27 April 2022 - 10:00h / 12:00h
Lithium - European Sourcing and Skills
Lithium - European Sourcing and Skills
Rapidly growing global battery industry craves lithium.
Where are the deposits? How is it mined and extracted? Can it be recycled? What job roles, skills and competences are needed?
 
Co-organised with EIT RawMaterials.
 
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Maritime

07 December 2021 - 13:00h / 14:30h
Autonomous Operation and Virtual Reality in Maritime Applications: Job roles and skills
Autonomous Operation and Virtual Reality in Maritime Applications: Job roles and skills

The Maritime industry is at the forefront in autonomous operations. We read much about self-driving cars, but traditionally this is small scale pilots. In Maritime, autonomous operations have a longer history and the projects are larger. Innovation and technology development is rapid and advanced in Maritime. Leading battery technology is a key driver for the industry. 

Autonomous operations drive the use of Virtual Reality and advanced simulation technology, to train new skills and competences for exiting new job roles in the Maritime Industry. 

In this webinar we will share our industry insight with the audience. Register and join us in this debate!

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AUTOMOTIVE

30 November 2021 - 10:30h / 12:00h
Recycling Electric Vehicles’ Batteries
Recycling Electric Vehicles’ Batteries

Recycling the Lithium-ion batteries at the end of their life could provide important economic benefits, reduce the need for new mineral extraction, and provide resilience against vulnerable links and risks in the supply chain. 

However, the challenges associated with battery disassembly are numerous, be they legislative or technical. For most remanufacturing and recycling processes, battery packs must be disassembled to module-level at least. This is currently mostly done manually. The weights and high voltages of traction batteries mean that qualified employees with high-voltage training, as well as specialized tools to prevent electrocution of operators or short-circuiting of the pack, are required for such dismantling. 

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ALBATTS INTERVIEWS

17 November 2021 - 13:00h / 13:45h
Battery energy storage enabling sustainable islands
Battery energy storage enabling sustainable islands

We are proud to present an ALBATTS Interview with Duarte Conde SilvaPlant Manager at Graciolica

What are the challenges of installing a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Azores, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean? Why is it needed in the context of a grid application in an island? Which functionalities are required? What are the most important job roles, skills and competences?

This is the third in the series of four ALBATTS Interviews that will cover acute battery related topics. They will be kept throughout the autumn of 2021 until January 2022. Stay tuned for information about the coming interviews.

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AUTOMOTIVE

22 October 2021 - 11:00h / 12:30h
New EU Battery Regulation Proposal: Possible Implications on Job Roles & Skills
New EU Battery Regulation Proposal: Possible Implications on Job Roles & Skills
This webinar will focus on the new proposal for the “Battery Regulation” with exchange of views between stakeholders on possible implications for the automotive value chain and the skills needed for the future with respect to the new regulatory provisions.
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ALBATTS INTERVIEWS

12 October 2021 - 13:00h / 13:45h
European Battery Ecosystem - Job roles and competences now and in the future: The impact of the Battery Passport on the battery value chain
European Battery Ecosystem - Job roles and competences now and in the future: The impact of the Battery Passport on the battery value chain

We are proud to present an ALBATTS Interview with Claudia GamonMember of the European Parliament

What is the Battery Passport? Who will have to implement it? Who will benefit from its existence? What job roles, competences and skills will be required? Don’t miss the interview on these and on other interesting topics about the challenges involving the Battery Passport.

This is the second in the series of four ALBATTS Interviews that will cover acute battery related topics. They will be kept throughout the autumn of 2021 until January 2022. Stay tuned for information about the coming interviews.

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AUTOMOTIVE

29 September 2021 - 10:00h / 11:30h
Servicing of Electric Vehicles - Future qualifications needed
Servicing of Electric Vehicles - Future qualifications needed

The transition from internal combustion engines to electrified vehicles in Europe proved, to this point, to be challenging, especially in terms of battery production and charging infrastructure. In the absence of proper and timely adaptive measures, EV servicing and maintenance might present another challenge for this transition and uptake of EVs.

This webinar aims to provide a useful and valuable overview of the actual and future needs in servicing and maintenance operations for electric vehicles (EV) in terms of skills, competencies and job roles, focusing on the needs and offers of training, the views of car manufacturers, repairers and training providers.

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ALBATTS Interviews

15 September 2021 - 14:00h / 14:45h