April 10, 2025: Greece-based Sunlight Group is teaming up with the country’s University of Thessaly in a project that will use artificial intelligence in the development of next generation batteries.

The lead and lithium battery manufacturer said on March 31 the collaboration will use AI models to predict key battery parameters and strengthen the group’s development of energy storage systems.

Sunlight said the initiative unlocks new opportunities for industrial and research applications that promote efficiency and sustainability, while supporting the next generation of energy technologies.

The battery maker’s research team will spearhead the project working with the university’s Intelligent Pervasive Systems (iPRISM) research team.

By harnessing the power of deep machine learning, neural networks and AI algorithms, the initiative aims to create tools for analyzing data retrieved from battery cells, training networks, to predict battery status, and developing more targeted and efficient models to improve performance, reduce costs and extend battery lifespan. 

Sunlight said the initiative will benefit various sectors, including renewable energy, automotive, battery manufacturing, and research organizations focused on energy efficiency, driving innovation in energy and AI.

Nikolaos Tsiouvaras, CTO of Sunlight, said: “This project paves the way for a new era in the efficient management of energy resources, reaffirming our commitment to cutting-edge AI applications.”

Batteries International reported in January that Sunlight expects to boost production efficiency by 40% after a major upgrade of the group’s software systems.

Sunlight said it had also expanded its global business, digital and IT team, including setting up a new IT hub in Germany.