Northvolt develops batteries for electric aircraft

Northvolt´s subsidiary Cuberg aims at enable electric aviation operators and manufacturers with reliable, high-performance and sustainable battery systems. Lithium metal battery technology will provide the foundation to enable electric aviation with high energy density and low weight.

 “Northvolt is establishing itself as a leading global provider of sustainable battery cells for the automotive segment as well as complete battery systems for the heavy industrial and energy storage markets. With our aviation systems program, we will leverage Cuberg’s next-generation lithium metal cell technology together with our battery manufacturing experience to bring end-to-end energy solutions to the skies”, says Peter Carlsson, CEO and Co-Founder of Northvolt.

Cuberg has already developed a 20Ah commercial lithium metal pouch cell which has been shipped to customers worldwide. Cuberg has also engineered and produced an aviation module based around its metal cells.

"The aviation industry is pursuing cleaner forms of energy and propulsion, but aircraft manufacturers are held back by the weight and immaturity of aviation-certifiable lithium-ion battery systems. With this new program, we will build certifiable battery systems enabling greatly enhanced aircraft performance and deliver a trusted end-to-end solution backed by one of the world’s preeminent battery manufacturers”, says Richard Wang, Cuberg CEO and Founder.

Lennart Håkansson

editor@northswedenbusiness.com