The energy transition and the construction of a resilient battery value chain necessitate close cross-border collaboration across Central Europe. Establishing a sovereign energy storage technology market will remain unattainable without robust regional partnerships.
On the initiative of the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Poland, the Łukasiewicz – ITECH institute hosted an expert meeting featuring representatives of the Czech Battery Cluster, as well as key figures from the Polish and Czech R&D and industrial sectors. The event provided a platform for substantive discussion, knowledge sharing, and the mapping of strategic areas for cooperation.
Key Competencies and R&D Potential
During the pitching sessions, the scientific and technological potential of the participants was presented. The Czech side showcased the achievements of its research institutions – the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication at Brno University of Technology and the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences – as well as the operational profiles of entities associated with the Czech Battery Cluster.
The potential of the Łukasiewicz Research Network was presented comprehensively – ranging from the analytical, deployment, and strategic competencies of Łukasiewicz – ITECH to the specialized research infrastructure of the Łukasiewicz – Non-Ferrous Metals Institute (with sites in Poznań and Legnica).
Power Grid Challenges and the Role of Energy Storage
A key highlight of the agenda was a presentation by Tomasz Adamski, Director of Research and Analysis at the Polish Energy Storage Association (PSME). The expert outlined the challenges associated with the growing generation of renewable energy (RES) and the urgent need to deploy large-scale energy storage systems.
These issues form the core of the partnership between Łukasiewicz – ITECH and the Polish Energy Storage Association (PSME), under which joint analytical studies and research and development projects are conducted.
Regional Synergy and Strategic Raw Materials
The participants also discussed building a European supply chain based on local critical raw materials, such as lithium, manganese, and graphite. They highlighted the need to strengthen tripartite R&D cooperation between Poland, Czechia, and Hungary, which could serve as a foundation for the energy stability of Central Europe as a whole.
As an institute acting as a think tank that connects science, business, and public administration, Łukasiewicz – ITECH consistently creates space for building lasting technological and strategic partnerships. We would like to thank all participants and partners for the fruitful discussions and their contribution to the development of regional cooperation for energy security.
