Envirostream Australia, a subsidiary of Livium, has signed an exclusive recycling agreement with Hithium Energy to recycle lithium-ion batteries supplied by Hithium to Lightsource bp’s Woolooga solar farm in Queensland, Australia.
India can become self-reliant in battery cell manufacturing if lithium remains in the country through recycling and used in batteries once again, added Vijay Mittal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries, at the 4th India Battery Manufacturing and Supply Chain Summit 2025.
Exide Industries Ltd has made equity investment of INR 149.99 crore, on rights basis, in Exide Energy Solutions. The investment will fund Exide Energy Solutions’ greenfield lithium battery plant in Bengaluru and meet its various funding requirements.
Ace Green Recycling plans to establish 10,000 metric tons of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery recycling capacity per year in India by 2026.
The 5-acre manufacturing facility at Chakan, Pune, will produce lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, battery energy storage systems and other applications.
After tumbling to record low in 2024 on the back of lower metal costs and increased scale, lithium-ion battery prices are expected to enter a period of stabilization.
Sodium-ion batteries, with the abundance of input materials, make a viable choice for India to reduce its reliance on imports to meet its energy storage needs, says a new report.
With the growing integration of renewable energy solutions in power grids, the demand for efficient energy storage solutions is only set to grow. Taking cognizance of the advancements in battery technology, India today stands at the cusp of a major revolution.
Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility has partnered with New York-based lithium battery technology company C4V to develop battery cells for its electric vehicle portfolio.
The demand for renewable energy project managers, battery storage specialists, and wind energy technicians is set to grow significantly in 2025. Additionally, positions in solar plant operations, maintenance, and technical roles will remain highly sought after.