A strong blow to the EU sector - Europe's largest battery manufacturer declares bankruptcy!
Battery manufacturer Northvolt has declared bankruptcy in Sweden, dealing a blow to Europe's battery manufacturing capabilities.
The firm said it had made an " exhaustive effort...to ensure a sustainable financial and operational future for the company" , but it had experienced a number of "complex challenges".
He cited rising capital costs, geopolitical instability, supply chain disruptions and changes in market demand.
“In addition to this backdrop, the company has faced significant internal challenges in scaling up its production, both in ways that were expected from engaging in what is a highly complex industry, and others that were unforeseen, ” Northvolt added in a press release.
The battery firm previously sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US last November after finding itself in a difficult financial position.
The move gave the firm a temporary boost, although Northvolt was unable to turn its balance sheet around. A court-appointed trustee will now sell its assets in Sweden.
Poll

Up to 186 euros/hectare for oil in agriculture - Planting map/How much money will farmers receive by crop?
Farmers who work the land will receive cash payments for the oil they use for mechanized agricultural work. The criteria for benefiting from the National......

Solar panels for water heating/Balluku: 3526 citizens have applied so far in the second call
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Belinda Balluku announced today that 3,526 citizens have so far applied in the second call for......

US proposes a 30-day ceasefire – What to expect from the conversation between Trump and Putin?
US President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that he would speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who "hopefully" will agree to a......

Britain invests in green energy - Nearly 2 billion pounds to increase energy efficiency
The UK will invest £1.8 billion to improve energy efficiency. According to the government decision, the methods that will be used are insulation, solar......

What happened in the foreign exchange market today? - The Swiss franc continues to fall. The British pound recovers.
The US dollar has not had significant fluctuations in its quote this morning as it continues to be bought today at 90.8 lek and sold at 92 lek compared to......

Solar energy "dominates" the US - It accounts for 84% of the total new capacity added in 2024
Solar power accounted for 84% of new power generation capacity added in the United States last year. But the industry faces a challenging future, due to the......

"European sovereignty at risk" - EU responds to Trump with digital euro
The European Union's confrontation with the United States is not limited to trade or the future of Ukraine. Eurozone finance ministers have addressed another......

Why is Portugal facing its third snap election in three years?!
Portugal is once again plunged into political crisis. Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, who leads the Democratic Alliance (AD), is currently embroiled in a......