Battery recycler Ecobat says that it now has three fully operational lithium recycling plants - one in Germany The company can thus process 10,000 tons of lithium-ion batteries annually and plant to more than double the capacity The company emphasises that these plants were all commissioned in a 12-month timespan. The first plant to go online was the one in Hettstedt, Germany, which was commissioned at the end of 2023. It acquired the plant in 2021 when it took over the lithium-ion recycling operator Promesa the facility is ‘a cornerstone of Ecobat’s vision for a circular battery economy in Europe.’ Second on the list is the US recycling factory in Casa Grande, Arizona. We first reported on the plant in early 2023. At the time it was said that the location alone could produce an estimated 10,000 tonnes of recycled material per year the plant was commissioned in April of last year “Ecobat’s rapid expansion in lithium-ion battery recycling demonstrates our commitment to meeting the growing demand for sustainable closed-loop production processes,” said Brett Horton “With EV sales rising and more end-of-life batteries entering the market our new facilities are well-positioned to meet these challenges creating value for our partners and stakeholders while helping to drive the transition to a circular economy.” ecobat.com I agree with the Privacy policy electrive has been following the development of electric mobility with journalistic passion and expertise since 2013 we offer comprehensive coverage of the highest quality — as a central platform for the rapid development of this technology Operational Facilities to Process 10,000 Tons of Lithium-Ion Batteries Annually today announced the successful commissioning of three cutting-edge lithium-ion battery recycling facilities within just one year these facilities are now fully operational contributing significantly to the global transition to a circular battery economy the three plants are capable of processing up to 10,000 tons of lithium-ion batteries annually with plans to scale capacity to 25,000 tons The newly commissioned plants focus on the production of black mass the critical material derived from recycled lithium-ion batteries rich in essential minerals such as lithium Black mass plays a crucial role in enabling the closed-loop production of batteries reducing the need for new mining and supporting the development of sustainable battery supply chains Strategically Positioned for Global Impact Ecobat's three new recycling facilities are strategically located to meet the growing demand for sustainable solutions in key global markets: "Ecobat's rapid expansion in lithium-ion battery recycling demonstrates our commitment to meeting the growing demand for sustainable closed-loop production processes," said Brett Horton "With EV sales rising and more end-of-life batteries entering the market while helping to drive the transition to a circular economy." As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability Ecobat continues to expand its global footprint and lithium-ion recycling capabilities aiming to lead the way in reducing the environmental impact of battery production and disposal "We remain dedicated to driving innovation in battery recycling and advancing our mission to create a cleaner more sustainable future," said Stefanie Scruggs Chelsey Berend[email protected] 1-888-317-4687 ext Do not sell or share my personal information: We develop and deliver complex power and propulsion solutions For more than 100 years we have been at the forefront of innovation About Help us deliver better power for our changing world We develop and deliver complex power and propulsion solutions for safety-critical applications in the air Our products and service packages enable our customers to connect people Products & Services We have a fundamental role in meeting the environmental and societal opportunities and challenges that the world faces Sustainability Rolls-Royce announced 2024 Full Year results on Thursday 27 February 2025 View Webcast and Materials Updates and news from around the Rolls-Royce businesses Sign up to get the latest news Rolls-Royce is supplying an mtu battery energy storage system with an output of 12 megawatts and a storage capacity of 24 megawatt hours to Encavis AG The battery system will support the Hamburg-based electricity producer in trading the electrical energy generated by German wind and solar parks by balancing out fluctuations in generation and increasing security of supply Rolls-Royce will supply and install the energy storage system on a turnkey basis It is expected to go into operation in the first quarter of 2025 The order comprises a large-scale mtu EnergyPack QG storage system with a total of 72 battery cabinets and the intelligent mtu EnergetIQ control platform which ensures optimum performance and flexibility Rolls-Royce has already supported Encavis in the project development for the battery energy storage systems and is also responsible for the construction work the complete installation and the provision of all grid connection components for the energy storage system there is a long-term value care agreement (VCA) for 10 years which comes with extensive guarantees: Among other things the respective capacity value and efficiency of the plant are guaranteed over the entire term We are delighted to have found a reliable partner in Rolls-Royce who has been at our side since the project development phase and will continue to support us over the next ten years and ensure smooth operation," explained Mario Schirru The battery energy storage system will be used in an Encavis plant in Hettstedt for a project that was developed with the support of Stadtwerke Hettstedt it is to be charged at times of low electricity prices and provide electrical energy at times of high prices by participating in the day-ahead and intra-day market completes our idea of a reliable and innovative energy supply We are delighted that Encavis AG and Rolls-Royce want to make their contribution to a future-oriented energy infrastructure with us as their partner this gives us the opportunity to raise the security of supply of an entire region to a new level,” said Mario Arnold Managing Director of Stadtwerke Hettstedt GmbH With the large-scale battery storage system we - together with Encavis AG and Stadtwerke Hettstedt - are making a contribution to the energy transition as well as to grid stabilization This is because the system ensures that electrical energy from renewable sources is also stored and helps to support the grid when needed which are part of our strategic business areas make a sustainable and reliable contribution to energy security worldwide,” said Andreas Görtz President Sustainable Power Solutions at Rolls-Royce Power Systems Our alert service delivers the latest press releases stories and regulatory news directly to your mailbox Contact a member of our press team for more information Rolls-Royce develops and delivers complex power and propulsion solutions for safety-critical applications in the air Sign up to get the latest news Vulnerability Reporting Disclosure Policy Commerzbank Switzerland has named Mario Hettstedt (pictured) as head of its corporate banking division Hettstedt succeeds André Merz and will report to CEO Marc Steinkat Merz has moved to Schaffhauser Kantonalbank Hettstedt has been employed by Commerzbank in various positions in Germany and Switzerland He was part of the founding team of Commerzbank Switzerland Hettstedt was a managing director for the corporate banking department of Basler Kantonalbank Wind and solar park operator Encavis has acquired a solar-plus-storage project with a 12MW/24MWh battery storage unit set to come online in the first half of 2024 The project is in Hettstedt (Saxony-Anhalt) and will utilise lithium-ion technology independent power producer (IPP) Encavis said in its announcement today (30 August) The battery energy storage system (BESS) will provide renewable load shifting and price arbitrage through the day-ahead and intra-day electricity markets and will optimise the output of all of Encavis’ solar and wind parks in Germany “The new plant in Hettstedt will allow us to use our renewable energy generation much more flexibly This will enable us to serve a part of our portfolio in Germany with innovative battery technology and thusgenerate additional revenue” The Tender is one of several drivers for a pick-up in the country’s grid-scale market recently along with increasing electricity market price volatility and high prices in the ancillary service market (the country’s residential and commercial segments have always been strong) The first half of this year saw 28 large-scale BESS projects come online totalling 107MW/125MWh according to figures from RWTH Aachen expert Jan Figgener on LinkedIn MethodologyContact usSupportLogin The economic viability in running lithium-ion battery recycling operations has suffered this year with prices for battery metals declining significantly For example, Fastmarkets’ daily price assessment for lithium carbonate 99.5% Li2CO3 min, battery grade, spot prices cif China, Japan & Korea averaged $10.56-11.33 per kg in the month of November 2024 to date down sharply from $19.91-21.32 per kg one year before but not so soon as we would have liked,” Nils Steinbrecher managing director of Korean-owned recycler SK tes EMEA and the feedstock prices have not gone as low as the commodity prices,” Chetan Jain senior vice president of business development at major Indian recycler Lohum major recycling European market participants such as large minerals firm Eramet chemicals giant BASF and major metals producer Umicore have either delayed or cancelled their expansions into battery recycling markets over recent months But there is significant growth in volumes of scrap batteries expected in the coming years While the total supply of battery scrap and end-of-life batteries in Europe is forecast at 96,000 tonnes in 2024 that is forecast to rise to 252,000 tonnes in five years’ time Learn more about the outlook for battery scrap in 2025 as well as other key segments of the battery materials market, including lithium, cobalt, nickel and graphite, when you watch our recent webinar. Simply fill in the form here to view the full global outlook for 2025 One firm that has been busy opening lithium-ion battery recycling plants over the last year is major lead acid battery recycler Ecobat Its lithium battery shredding plant in Hettstedt and the company targets its shredding capacity will exceed 10,000 tonnes per year in the coming years Ecobat Solutions also set up a battery shredding pant in Arizona Ecobat’s UK lithium-ion battery pre-treatment plant in Darlaston is currently being commissioned and will have a total planned input capacity exceeding 22,000 tonnes per year The company remains committed to producing black mass and not further refining the material, Seward said. The approach is consistent with plans laid out by former Ecobat Solutions vice president of global sales, Elliott Ethridge, in a Fastmarkets interview published in January 2024. South Korean recycling major SungEel HiTech was represented at the event by Soochul Park managing director of SungEel Europe & Hungary Following the company’s recent expansion of hydrometallurgical capacity with the opening of its third hydro center in South Korea earlier this year it is planning to further expand across Europe SungEel HiTech already operates pre-processing shredding plants for recycling lithium-ion batteries in Hungary and Poland but the company is actively looking to expand into post-treatment refining capacity on the continent “The European Union will restrict black mass exports so we will need to set up [hydrometallurgical capacity] in Europe,” he said SungEel could need as many as three hydrometallurgical post-treatment plants in Europe over the coming years European Commission lawmakers have proposed a reclassification of black mass and lithium-ion battery scrap under waste codes which is expected to halt exports of the materials from Europe to non-Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries once implemented Although South Korea as an OECD member country can legally import hazardous waste black mass the Basel notification process can be time-consuming and costly Most producers of black mass in Europe are categorized as makers of hazardous waste material Difficulty and expense in moving the material means they generally attract lower payables than material classified as product-spec black mass Chinese cobalt giant Huayou is another major company looking to make a splash with new western recycling capacity managing director Europe and North America The company already has a major recycling operation in China with around 65,000 tonnes of input capacity for batteries with capability to make 12,000 tonnes of nickel and cobalt sulfate Huayou operates precursor cathode active materials (P-CAM) and CAM production in China and is building a CAM production site in Hungary It is also part of the joint venture which set up and operates the POSCO HY Clean Metal hydrometallurgical post-treatment plant in South Korea which started commercial production in 2023 But Huayou is also in discussions to set up hydrometallurgical post-treatment capacity for black mass in Europe with a decision on how the company will proceed expected by next year “The goal is not possible [currently] in Europe for a fully integrated system,” Zhang said but he added that any upbuild in capacity would certainly require partnerships with local European companies “The recycling market still remains challenging Huayou is also looking to set up black mass refining operations in the US If you want to be the first to know what’s happening in the black mass market, sign up to receive our monthly black mass prices newsletter. You’ll get all the latest black mass prices and commentary from our analysts straight to your inbox. Find out more here Get all the latest black mass prices and commentary from our analysts straight to your inbox The battery system will support Encavis in trading the electric energy generated by German wind and solar parks by primarily balancing out fluctuations in generation and increasing security of supply Rolls-Royce will supply and install the energy storage system on a turnkey basis and the partners said it is expected to go into operation in the first quarter of 2025 The deal comprises a large-scale mtu EnergyPack QG storage system with a total of 72 battery cabinets and the intelligent mtu EnergetIQ control platform which Rolls-Royce said ensures optimum performance and flexibility said: “We are delighted to have found a reliable partner in Rolls-Royce who has been at our side since the project development phase and will continue to support us over the next 10 years and ensure smooth operation.” The battery energy storage system will be used in an Encavis plant in Hettstedt, Saxony-Anhalt, for a project that was developed with the support of Stadtwerke Hettstedt It is to be charged at times of low electricity prices and provide electrical energy at times of high prices by participating in the day-ahead and intra-day market “With the large-scale battery storage system we - together with Encavis AG and Stadtwerke Hettstedt - are making a contribution to the energy transition as well as to grid stabilization,” said Andreas Görtz “This is because the system ensures that electrical energy from renewable sources is also stored and helps to support the grid when needed make a sustainable and reliable contribution to energy security worldwide.” About us | Advertise with us | Contact us Posted: 17 February 2021 | | No comments yet Managing Director and Head of Business Unit Rail at Elcowire Rail GmbH (Hettstedt) highlights the company’s core values and distinct offering that makes it Europe’s leading supplier of copper products and services for overhead contact lines Elcowire Rail has been integrated as a business unit combining the rail expertise for overhead contact line materials formerly known under NKT Elcowire Rail is part of the Elcowire Group (Helsingborg) With its competence in copper – stemming from more than 100 years of successful deliveries and from regional competence through copper mining and metal machining – Elcowire Rail is best suited to serve the worldwide market for overhead contact line systems Our reliable and high-quality products are in commercial operation around the world; for instance on the Madrid-Barcelona high-speed route (Spain) on Sydney Trains (Australia) and on the Raide-Jokeri light-rail network (Finland) Elcowire Rail’s product portfolio covers all applications for overhead contact lines including long-distance rail transportation urban light-rail and suburban rail systems Elcowire Rail’s values address how we view enterprises undertake business development and structure our relationship to customers As Europe’s leading supplier of copper products and services for overhead contact lines, we are committed to sustainable copper sourcing for a modern and eco-friendly infrastructure We are developing and offering advanced technologies in close cooperation with our customers We strive to enable new possibilities with electric mobility clean energy and transportation infrastructure Elcowire Rail – as a distinct producer of contact wires return conductors and earthing wires – has a proven track record of deliveries into projects around the world production and customer orientation is fully dedicated to railway and other overhead contact energy supply systems fulfilling the needs of all standards applicable in the worldwide railway market Elcowire Rail has been instrumental in developing continuous casting of copper magnesium alloys for railway application supporting our infrastructure customers to save energy can be regarded as environmentally friendly and the utilisation of Elcowire Rail’s innovative products will contribute even further to reduce LCC and CO2 emissions Elcowire Rail offers its vast experience in railway application also to its infrastructure customers to improve system design and operating parameters with the goal to increase reliability maintainability and the safety of the railway system Jan Siebert (Dr.-Ing.) started his career with AEG Rail Systems in Berlin 1991, and has taken on leading positions in Daimler-Benz Rail Research (Stuttgart), Adtranz Product Unit Light Rail (Nuremberg), Balfour Beatty Rail (Munich) and NKT (Railway, Cologne). 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Acquisition expands Ecobat's position in Europe as the leader in recycling batteries of all chemistries Combined capabilities position Ecobat as the only service provider across Europe to offer the full suite of lithium-ion recycling services announced today that it has acquired Promesa a leading EV lithium-ion battery recycling operator based in Hettstedt "The addition of the Promesa team means Ecobat is the only provider in Europe with the capability to offer our customers the full suite of recycling services for lithium-ion batteries discharging and dismantling batteries to crushing and sorting them and arranging for black mass disposal," said Jimmy Herring Ecobat's president and chief executive officer Ecobat will continue to expand our position in the lithium-ion battery recycling space with future investment plans underway to increase capacity at our Promesa facility and to build out additional dismantling capabilities across Germany." The demand for EV lithium-ion battery recycling continues to accelerate across Europe and the world and it is expected to be worth $4.7 billion in 10 years Promesa's strategic location in the vehicle manufacturing and lithium battery center of Germany provides Ecobat a crucial entry point in one of the most critical markets for battery access and OEM factory scrap. The EV Li-ion battery recycling is growing in Europe at a compound annual growth rate of 31.6% Promesa represents a critical part of the battery recycling process and value chain and will provide Ecobat with access to business-critical permits for 3,200 tons of chemical compounds These contracts cover a broad range of waste materials associated with a variety of battery chemistries from household to electric vehicle positioning Ecobat for expansive growth opportunities and distribution of energy storage resources essential to modern life From the batteries used in vehicles and renewable energy infrastructure to the backup power systems that support hospitals and data centers the materials we recycle and produce are essential components in the technologies developed to meet the world's energy storage needs With the rising adoption of electric vehicles and their reliance on batteries we are continually expanding our collection and recycling management services It's all part of our commitment to protecting the planet for all About Promesa PROMESA GmbH & Co. KG is headquartered in Hettstedt Germany and was founded by VVG GmbH & Co KG for the treatment and recycling of lithium battery systems enables safe recycling of lithium primary batteries and lithium-ion accumulators The entire process is designed to handle battery and accumulator systems from the post-consumer Media Contacts Edelman for Ecobat [email protected] today announced the successful commissioning of three cutting-edge lithium-ion battery recycling.. Computer & Electronics Computer Hardware Computer Hardware Acquisitions, Mergers and Takeovers has celebrated the successful commissioning of three cutting-edge lithium-ion battery recycling facilities in just one year has three new facilities including one at Crescent Works Industrial Park All three facilities are now fully operational contributing to the global transition to a circular battery economy helping to reduce the environmental impact of battery production and disposal the three plants can process up to 10,000 tons of lithium-ion batteries annually The Darlaston site serves as a critical hub for Ecobat's operations across the UK and the wider European market - processing a range of lithium-ion battery types It also plays a key role in providing diagnostic services and supporting sustainable material flows in the British supply chain said: "Ecobat's rapid expansion in lithium-ion battery recycling demonstrates our commitment to meeting the growing demand for sustainable added: “We remain dedicated to driving innovation in battery recycling and advancing our mission to create a cleaner