As the global economy accelerates toward electrification, AI infrastructure and clean energy deployment, one issue is rapidly moving from industrial policy circles into mainstream geopolitical strategy: critical mineral security. Lithium, cobalt, nickel and rare earth elements are no longer just industrial inputs. They are strategic assets underpinning everything from EV batteries and semiconductors to defence … Read more
At Recyclus Group, our mission has always been clear: to enable a truly circular economy for battery metals in the UK. Today, we are proud to be part of a major step forward in achieving that goal through our involvement in the ReCAM project, a consortium backed by Innovate UK. As part of this initiative, Recyclus … Read more
Researchers have developed a solar-powered reactor to break down hard-to-recycle forms of plastic waste – such as drinks bottles, nylon textiles and polyurethane foams – using acid recovered from old car batteries, and converting it into clean hydrogen fuel and valuable industrial chemicals. The reactor, developed by researchers from the University of Cambridge, is powered … Read more
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
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
In the world of battery storage, safety relies on foresight. One of the most effective ways to prevent thermal incidents is by identifying abnormal temperature changes before they escalate. This is where advanced infrared, or thermal, detection technology plays a critical role in ensuring the stability and reliability of stored lithium-ion batteries. Understanding Thermal Detection … Read more
The GreenGrid Eurocluster project officially kicked off on October 15 in Vilnius, Lithuania, bringing together all consortium partners to plan the first implementation steps and align on a joint strategy for the next three years. Funded by the European Union under the SMP-COSME Euroclusters programme, GreenGrid has a total budget of €2 million to support European SMEs and startups developing innovative … Read more
