What is the battery Workforce Initiative?

The Battery Workforce Initiative, led by the U.S. Department of Energy, finalized a key tool to help aide in the development of a skilled workforce for the nation’s competitive domestic battery industry.

Will EV batteries boost UK employment?

The Faraday Institution estimates that meeting domestic demand for batteries for EVs would boost UK employment by approximately 270,000 (full-time equivalent) jobs by 2040. [footnote 207] Of these, 100,000 would come from battery manufacturing plants and the supply chain, 145,000 from EV production, and 25,000 from HGV /bus production.

What skills are needed for a thriving UK battery industry?

A thriving UK battery industry requires a productive workforce with skills along the entire battery value chain and at all levels. Access to skills is an increasingly important criteria for companies looking to make globally mobile investments in battery development and manufacturing.

Should you work on batteries?

If you want to ensure that you have a challenging problem to work on in the next 20 years related to energy, then batteries are what you need to work on. Work for a company with a mission that keeps you motivated to get out of bed in the morning and make the world a better place.

How many people will a battery industry employ by 2040?

A battery industry that supports domestic demand for EVs could employ 100,000 people by 2040: 35,000 in cell manufacturing and 65,000 in the battery supply chain. [footnote 25] This represents an opportunity to create many highly paid, productive jobs across the country, from mining to processing and manufacturing to recycling.

How has BWI impacted the battery industry?

The report details how BWI has collaborated with industry leaders, educational institutions, and federal agencies to identify skills gaps, develop training programs, and create pathways for workers into high-demand jobs in advanced battery production.