Policy Recommendations on Technologies and Gender for the Energy Transition
This policy brief examines the role of technology in the energy transition in Latin America and Europe while highlighting the importance of incorporating gender equality into technical innovation, resource management and energy policies to ensure inclusive and equitable progress. It takes the Energytran project as a model, which seeks to strengthen cooperation between the European Union and Latin America and the Caribbean, addressing the shared challenge of the energy transition through knowledge exchange on technological, social and environmental aspects.
Introduction to Direct Lithium Extraction Technologies
Lithium has become a key element for the energy transition, especially due to its role in lithium-ion batteries used in electric mobility, portable electronics and energy storage. Its global demand is rising rapidly, requiring a sustainable supply chain capable of addressing technological and environmental challenges.
This article reviews the main lithium sources, the environmental impacts of its extraction, and current separation and recovery methods (such as solvent extraction, adsorption, ion exchange and membranes). It also analyses recent advances, limitations of these technologies, and the strategic role of battery recycling and industrial waste. Finally, it identifies existing gaps to strengthen the lithium supply chain in support of the energy transition.
Monograph on Research Infrastructures for Green Hydrogen and Lithium
Within the ENERGYTRAN project, a monograph on research infrastructure (RI) for green hydrogen and lithium was prepared, led by EU-SOLARIS, one of the project consortium partners. The monograph compiles contributions from specialists on advances and challenges in the lithium and hydrogen value chains for the energy transition in the EU, Latin America and the Caribbean (EULAC), with participation from researchers in Mexico, Spain, France, Costa Rica and Chile. With 15 chapters, it analyses statistics, challenges and developments in green hydrogen—its production, storage and application—as well as the role of lithium batteries, fuel cells and alkaline electrolysers, including practical case studies. It is available for download in book format.
Inventory of Research Infrastructures (RI) for the Energy Transition
El inventario de infraestructura de investigación (RI) para la transición energética, centrado en hidrógeno y litio, mapea grupos y equipos especializados en la UE, América Latina y el Caribe (EULAC), detallando afiliaciones y perfiles en Scopus®. Ofrece información sobre capacidades en síntesis de materiales, fabricación, caracterización, diseño de procesos y pruebas de rendimiento para baterías de litio, celdas de combustible, electrolizadores y materiales para hidrógeno verde. Su objetivo es fomentar cooperación, formación, creación de redes y sinergias, además de servir como referencia para políticos, industria y academia para alinear esfuerzos e identificar oportunidades de colaboración.
D7.1 Ethnographic research about the social impacts of energy transition
Ethnographic research and subsequent publication on the social impacts of energy transition, as one of the main pillars of the project.
D6.2 Monitoring report for social impact mobilities II
Final part of the monitoring report for social impact mobilities.
D5.3 Monitoring report for sustainability mobilities II
Final part of the monitoring report for sustainability mobilities.
D5.2 Development of the research platform of climate change and diversity for energy transition
Adaptation and development of the already existing research platform of LIFEWATCH ERIC that focuses on climate change and diversity for energy transition (including FILAC’s Indigenous Knowledge Research Infrastructure IKRI.org)
D5.1 Software for the SDG achievement on research
Software to generate traceability chains (blockchain, mobilities traceability, etc.), about the SDG achievement on research mainly focused on clean and just energy transition.
D4.1 E-learning course on open science
Materials for the e-learning course oriented to researchers on how to incorporate open science, specially focused on energy transition, natural capital and climate change.
