The BASE Project has reached a significant milestone with the successful completion of its 2nd General Assembly, held on 12–13 February at the Hyatt Regency in Manchester. Hosted by Technovative Solutions Limited (TVS), the event brought together key consortium partners to accelerate the development of the Digital Battery Passport (DBP). This initiative represents a crucial advancement in creating a more transparent, sustainable, and circular battery supply chain.
A Strategic Leap Towards the Digital Battery Passport
The two-day gathering facilitated in-depth discussions on the project’s progress, highlighting functional requirements, reference architecture, circularity indexes, sustainability strategies, and the development of key performance indicators (KPIs). Attendees also focused on risk assessment, project management, and dissemination strategies to enhance awareness and engagement across the industry.
Farhadur Arifin, Technical Manager at Technovative Solutions Limited for the BASE Project, shared insights into the ongoing developments: “A frozen, optimised BASE platform and architecture design, alongside finalised system specifications and KPIs, marks a significant step forward. These achievements will be instrumental in advancing the implementation of the Digital Battery Passport.”
A Global Collaboration for a Sustainable Future
The BASE Project is a collaborative effort involving 19 partner organisations from 12 different countries. Working across nine specialised work packages, these partners are actively supporting the European Digital Product Passport (DPP) initiative, which focuses on enhancing battery sustainability, transparency, and traceability. Their shared objective is to redefine how batteries are designed, manufactured, and utilised throughout their lifecycle.
As part of its broader impact, the BASE Project is exploring multiple real-world applications, including:
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Automotive: Developing an e-bus EV platform for Mercedes-Benz and a frugal EV platform for Ford Motors.
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Marine: Creating an advanced electric tugboat to support sustainable maritime transport.
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Stationary Energy Storage: Establishing a pilot for second-life electric energy storage solutions.
Strengthening Policy and Regulatory Frameworks
A key outcome of the assembly was the active engagement of partners in shaping future battery regulations. Through a series of workshops and presentations, consortium members provided critical insights and put forward recommendations aimed at refining regulatory policies.
“All partners have actively contributed to discussions, offering valuable recommendations that will be essential for the effective implementation of the Digital Battery Passport,” added Arifin. “Additionally, the BASE consortium is planning to submit proposals to the European Commission to strengthen battery regulations, ensuring greater clarity and consistency in policy frameworks.”
Pioneering Innovation in the Battery Industry
BASE is a three-year initiative under the Horizon Europe programme, specifically the call “HORIZON-CL5-2023-D2-02-03.” This project focuses on developing a digital passport to track battery materials, optimise performance and lifespan, validate recycling processes, and establish new business models based on data-sharing principles (Batt4EU Partnership).
By harnessing digital passport technology, BASE is setting a new benchmark for the battery value chain. The initiative aims to enhance supply chain transparency, improve battery efficiency, and enable responsible recycling, ultimately aligning with Europe’s broader vision for a sustainable and data-driven energy ecosystem.
This project is supported by the Horizon Europe Framework Programme (HORIZON) through grant agreement No. 101157200, the BASE Project continues to advance groundbreaking innovations, paving the way for a more sustainable and responsible battery industry.