As part of the ATENA+ consortium, Stora Enso contributes with its expertise in biobased materials, supplying Lignode®, an active anode material made from EU-sourced wood-based lignin. This innovation supports the project’s objective of reducing reliance on critical raw materials while enhancing battery performance and sustainability.
A Key Step for European Energy Storage
The ATENA+ project aims to produce sodium-ion battery cells in Europe, demonstrating their techno-economic feasibility across multiple real-world applications. By optimizing advanced materials and manufacturing processes, the project will help improve the competitiveness of the European battery industry, aligning with the EU Green Deal and accelerating the transition to a more resilient and circular energy system.
“ATENA+ is strong proof that the ecosystem for sodium-ion batteries is growing in the EU. With Lignode®, we offer a sustainable, European-made anode material that supports this development while reducing dependency on critical raw materials. We look forward to advancing this opportunity with our partners,” says Juuso Konttinen, Senior Vice President & Head of Biomaterials Growth at Stora Enso.
Through this collaboration, Stora Enso reinforces its role in the sustainable battery ecosystem, showcasing how bio-based materials can power the future of European energy storage.
