FREYR Battery Appoints Senior Executive Andreas Bentzen as New EVP Technology – … – Press Release

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FREYR Battery FREY (“FREYR”), a developer of clean, next-generation battery cell production capacity, has announced the appointment of Andreas Bentzen, to the position of Executive Vice President (“EVP”) Technology. Bentzen comes from the position of Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer for Otovo, a leading European provider of solar panels and batteries for the residential market.

“Technology has been a key part of FREYR’s strategy since day one, and it will continue to play a critical role as we approach initial production. Andreas has extensive experience in building businesses in the renewable energy sector. He possesses deep technological knowledge about renewable energy and solar cells, which we see as highly relevant for the battery industry. Andreas will be key to helping us reach our high targets and maintain our steadfast focus on using the best technology available,” said Jan Arve Haugan, President and Managing Director of FREYR Battery Norway.

Bentzen began his career with REC Group in 2005, where he held several technology roles and supported the development of solar technology. In 2011, he took on the role as Vice President of Technology for REC in Silicon Valley, where he successfully improved output and efficiency for the company’s U.S. research and development efforts. After his tenure at REC, Bentzen established his own solar advisory company in 2012, and later worked with technology strategy and management consulting across several industries. He then went on to co-found Otovo in 2015, a company that has since expanded across Europe and is now listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.

“I have spent my career building up the solar sector both within research, industry and consumer-oriented businesses, and the next big challenge that awaits is to advance the battery cell business. I strongly believe that batteries are key in the clean energy transition, and FREYR is well-positioned to be a leading player in this important industry. Technology…

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