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Building battery recycling capability will unlock growth for the UK

Building battery recycling capability will unlock growth for the UK

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The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) Quarterly Demand Report released today highlights opportunities in building battery recycling capacity, as black mass availability surpasses refining capacity over the next decade across Europe.   Accompanying the demand report is an Automotive Battery Recycling Insight report, which reflects on the growing importance of end-of-life battery materials across the global and regional regulations and critical minerals strategies, including the UK’s Critical Minerals Strategy, updated and published in November 2025.   According to … Read more

Stena Recycling in partnership to scale a national circular battery value chain in Sweden

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Stena Recycling is part of a new national collaboration together with Rebaba, OKQ8 Group, Smartports, and RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, to launch an industry-wide initiative to scale up a circular, responsible, and traceable battery value chain. From testing of EV batteries to second-life deployment in energy storage systems, and finally to recycling at end … Read more

BASQUEVOLT kicks off EIC Accelerator project to drive solid-state battery electrolyte technology in Europe

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BASQUEVOLT has officially kicked off its European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator project, marking a major milestone in the company’s mission to accelerate the development and industrialisation of solid-state battery electrolyte technology in Europe. Selected by the European Commission’s EIC Accelerator programme, BASQUEVOLT is receiving strategic support and €2.5 million grant to advance the next generation … Read more

From Waste to Resource: The Role of Recycling in EV Production

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According to Discovery Alert (October 2025), the electric vehicle (EV) revolution has driven unprecedented demand for lithium, nickel, cobalt, and manganese. However, this surge has exposed vulnerabilities in global supply chains, including dependence on foreign resources, environmental constraints on mining, and growing volumes of end-of-life batteries.  By 2030, end-of-life EV batteries are expected to total … Read more

LithiumCycle™ Process Shortlisted at the 2025 National Recycling Awards

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The LithiumCycle™ process, an innovative bio-based recycling technology developed through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between the SER Group and Coventry University, has been shortlisted for two categories at the 2025 Materials Recycling World National Recycling Awards, one of the UK’s most respected honours within the recycling and sustainability sector. Shortlisted Categories:Circular Economy Initiative: Processing BreakthroughWaste Management Energy … Read more

Leclanché and CINEA Sign €74.2 Million Grant Agreement to Support Sustainable Battery Production in Europe

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YVERDON-LES-BAINS, Switzerland, 10 November 2025 – Leclanché SA, and the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) have signed a €74.2 million grant agreement to support the industrial deployment of sustainable battery cell manufacturing technologies in Europe. The agreement follows Leclanché’s pre-selection in July 2025 to continue the grant preparation phase as one of six pioneering … Read more

What Lithium Battery Recycling Solutions have been up to in the world of lithium

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It’s been another busy and exciting few months for Lithium Battery Recycling Solutions (LBRS), part of SUEZ and proudly operated by Cawleys, as we continue to lead the charge in lithium battery recycling. From major industry expos to thought-leadership events, our team has been out on the road, connecting with automotive manufacturers, recyclers, and technology … Read more

Mounting Waste, Finite Resources: The Case for Urgent Action

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The lithium-ion battery (LIB) industry has grown at an unprecedented pace over the last decade, and this trajectory is set to continue.  From consumer electronics and electric vehicles (EVs) to grid-scale energy storage, LIBs have become a cornerstone of modern technology. Their high energy density, long cycle life, and efficiency have driven a global shift … Read more

Asahi Kasei licenses novel electrolyte technology to EAS Batteries for the market launch of an ultra-high power cell

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DUESSELDORF – November 4, 2025 – Diversified global manufacturer Asahi Kasei and German battery manufacturer EAS Batteries signed a license agreement for the use of Asahi Kasei’s acetonitrile-containing electrolyte technology. The electrolyte will be used in EAS’ novel ultra-high power lithium-ion battery cell using lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode. The electrolyte’s high ionic conductivity contributes … Read more

Record UK BESS Approvals Spotlight the Need for Sustainable Recycling

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Record Growth in UK BESS Approvals July 2025 marked the busiest month so far this year for the UK’s energy storage sector.  According to Solar Media Market Research, local councils and planning authorities approved more than 5GW of new battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, equating to 10GWh of capacity. This milestone underscores the scale … Read more