PEPR Batteries

Research and Development (R&D) plays a major role in supporting the deployment of new industrial sectors. As part of the France 2030 program, the government has decided to support the construction of the battery sector through the Priority Research Programs and Equipments (PEPR) “Supporting innovation to develop future generations of batteries.”

Led by CNRS and CEA, the PEPR-Batteries aims to develop new generations of batteries that are more efficient, safer, cheaper, and longer-lasting than those currently on the market. It is designed to support industrial sectors with technological innovations that can be transferred to economic actors in the short to medium term, and it will also lay the foundations for long-term advancements in the field. While electric mobility is the primary target application, the aerospace, space, stationary storage, and Internet of Things sectors are also concerned.

The program will specifically address new battery chemistries, battery management systems (BMS), and advanced digital tools for material characterization and component simulation.