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A weekly look at what the data show.
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The rise of LFP and China's patent lead

Chinese inventors are responsible for more than half of global LFP patents

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European batteries surpass 100 gigawatt hours

Cumulative stationary battery storage capacity in Europe, GWh

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Why the EU asked China to limit hybrid vehicle exports

European Union net imports of Chinese electric vehicles, six month rolling average

-200 0 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 Jun 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Jun 2026 EU introduces tariffson Chinese BEVsOct 2024 BEVPHEV€ millions
European wind and heat pump innovation stands out

European share of world patent families, 2024 compared with 2014

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RELEASE | European Clean Tech Atlas 2026

Inaugural edition of the European Clean Tech Atlas, 2 September 2026

EVs are batteries on wheels

Figure shows electric vehicle and stationary storage capacity in Europe as of 2024, GWh

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One decade of solar growth

Figure shows the share of domestic demand met by solar PV, comparing 2024 with 2014

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Europe's battery industry relies heavily on foreign firms

Battery cell manufacturing capacities by company, status and country HQ in Europe, GWh, as of 2026

Horizontal stacked bar chart showing operational and under construction battery cell capacity by company, colour coded by company headquarters country. Operational Under construction HQ country South Korea China Europe USA India 0 25 50 75 100 GWh LG Energy Solution 86 29 SK Innovation 47.5 Samsung SDI 40 AESC 25.8 30 Volkswagen 20 40 Lyten 16 Verkor 16 CATL 14 100 Automotive Cell Company 13 Stellantis CATL 50 Agratas 40 Eve Energy 28 Gotion Inobat Batteries 20 CALB 15
European electrification edges forward

Change (percentage point) in share of final energy demand met by electricity for the EU, 2024 vs 2021

Change by sector Horizontal bar chart showing Total first, followed by sectors in descending order. Total 0.7 Rail 5.4 Services 4.0 Households 2.6 Industry 0.8 Road 0.5
Europeans rush to buy electric vehicles

The figure shows monthly sales of electric vehicles in the European Union

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One in every thousand Europeans work in solar

The figure shows solar employment per 1,000 people across Europe

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Publications

Our latest research on Europe's clean tech transition
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Working Paper

Oct 2026

Competitiveness and opportunities for European clean tech
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Policy Brief

Sep 2026

The European Union’s automotive sector needs a plan, not undue protection
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Policy Brief

May 2026

The flaws in the European Union’s proposed Industrial Accelerator Act and how to fix them
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Analysis

May 2026

Understanding the global clean tech manufacturing slowdown
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Podcast

Apr 2026

Europe’s electric vehicle conundrum
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First Glance

Mar 2026

Five reasons why attacking the EU carbon market is economic self-sabotage
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First Glance

Feb 2026

‘Made with Europe’ not ‘Made in Europe’ should guide EU industrial policy
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Analysis

Dec 2025

Europe has a solid basis for battery and electric vehicle manufacturing growth
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First Glance

Sep 2025

Europe’s Clean Industrial Deal: four priorities to fulfil its promise
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First Glance

Sep 2025

Europe’s fight should start by doing away with hesitation
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Podcast

Sep 2025

China’s race to electrification
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Policy Brief

Jul 2025

A smart European strategy for electric vehicle investment from China
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Podcast

Jul 2025

Greening global industry: clean energy, trade and development
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Policy Brief

Jul 2025

Reconciling the European Union’s clean industrialisation goals with those of the Global South
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Analysis

Jun 2025

Transatlantic clean investment monitor 4: electric vehicles
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Analysis

Mar 2025

Transatlantic clean investment monitor 3: battery manufacturing
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Analysis

Feb 2025

Clean industrial transformation: where does Europe stand?
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Analysis

Dec 2024

Northvolt’s struggles: a cautionary tale for the EU Clean Industrial Deal
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Analysis

Oct 2024

Transatlantic clean investment monitor 2: a solar PV snapshot
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Analysis

Jul 2024

Transatlantic clean investment monitor 1
European Clean Tech Atlas 2026
European Clean Tech Atlas 2026

Europe’s changing clean industrial landscape, with Simone Tagliapietra

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