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The Vanadium Flow Battery operates on a unique concept: it stores energy in a liquid solution rather than solid electrodes. In this system, vanadium ions—sourced from vanadium pentoxide (V₂O₅)—exist in four oxidation states. These ions are dissolved in separate tanks and then pumped through a central chamber where they exchange electrons to generate electricity. This innovative approach enables durable, efficient energy storage, making Vanadium Flow Batteries ideal for long-duration energy storage solutions. Read More: https://lnkd.in/da_uE8Bu #EnergyStorage #Innovation #VanadiumFlowBatteries #CleanEnergy #BatteryTechnology

The recent lawsuit that has hampered EV battery recycling operator Li-Cycle plans in Greece, has shown some material challenges in large scale centralized EV battery recycling, namely the cost to scale up thermo-chemical processing plant and machinery. In EV recycling, size it seems, does matter in the opposite direction. One of Li-Cycle's original strengths is in its ability to automate the complete, zero manual tear down and shredding of used EV batteries, this patented process, however, has the downside where the part of this shredding tech introduces severe contaminant processing at subsequent "downstream" steps, thus making the scale up of thermo-chemical yield of black mass (the end result of the treated EV battery) complicated. The Hydra SL6 is a modular automated unit that can perform zero manual tear down, recycle and yield metallic ingots from used EV batteries. When connected to localized solar or wind grid, the Hydra SL6 yields mineral and metal commodity material at low GHG emission levels. Packaged into self-container shipping ISO containers, each Hydra SL6 can be placed in operation near to EV battery replacement garages, service & repair centers, further lowering transportation expenses for EV owner battery swap-in-swap-out replacement. The Hydra SL6 can also be reconfigured to convert biomass and plastics-derived waste material to heat & electricity. Your partner for exceptional returns. Hydra SL6 #sustainability #technology #recycling #evbattery https://lnkd.in/gy4CzF9i

Stardust Power, Inc. Inc., an American developer of battery grade lithium products, has announced the completion of the acquisition of its 66-acre site at the Southside Industrial Park in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

"Funded through the $1 trillion infrastructure law passed in 2021, the most recent round of DOE grants continues a long-term effort to bolster the country’s supply chain for critical materials contained in batteries. The Biden administration says such research and investment is important to reduce reliance on other countries. A prior round of DOE funding offered $1.82 billion for 14 projects. American Battery Technology Co. plans to use a $150 million grant to help construct a new commercial scale lithium-ion battery recycling facility in South Carolina, which it expects to process about 100,000 metric tons of battery materials a year from battery manufacturers and automotive partners. It expects to produce “battery grade” minerals including nickel, cobalt, manganese, copper, aluminum, and graphite." https://lnkd.in/esJxth8z #BatteryRecycling #CriticalMaterials

Cirba Solutions is investing over $400m in this lithium-ion battery recycling project, with production expected to be operational by 2026. Once completed, the facility will produce enough battery-grade metal salts to power more than 250,000 EV batteries annually and will create over 100 new jobs in the region. “Across the nation, more and more communities are experiencing the benefits of an American manufacturing renaissance thanks to President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. “With Cirba Solutions’ first project from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law coming online, Lancaster, Ohio, becomes a strategic focal point in DOE’s efforts to build domestic battery manufacturing value chain, increase American competitiveness, strengthen US supply chains, and create good-paying, high-quality jobs for the Buckeye state. “I’m proud of the partnership we have created with Cirba Solutions as we reach this extraordinary milestone, and I look forward to our continued collaboration to build a future for Ohioans and all Americans that has never been brighter or cleaner,” said David Crane, Under Secretary for Infrastructure at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Innovation News Network https://lnkd.in/dT9-fg99 #batteries #batteryrecyling #circulareconomy #energytransition #USeconomy #recyclingnews #recycling #USbatterymetals #batterymetals

Round 2 of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Good news for Ascend Elements, Orbia and the U.S. #EV battery materials industry!

Orrcon Steel | Manufacturing has taken an exciting step forward with the opening of their brand-new tube mill in Unanderra, NSW, thanks to a $70 million investment from parent company BlueScope. But this isn’t just about making steel. It’s about supporting the local communities where we live and work, creating jobs, and helping Australia move towards a more sustainable future. With this facility producing materials for infrastructure projects like large scale solar farms, Orrcon Steel Manufacturing is playing a key role in the country’s energy transition. This investment also reflects a long-term commitment to keeping Australian manufacturing strong and ongoing support for our infrastructure growth of our nation for years to come. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gq3XUJiE #SteelAustralia #AustralianSteel #SustainableSteelInductry #OrrconManufacturing

Looks like investments (i.e. jobs and projects) are coming to meet upcoming market demands for batteries. How will your company take advantage of these investments?

Market is responding - corporate demand for #CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) ⭐️ CCS is a supportive industry that will help to transform many businesses ahead of us 🍀 One of the world’s biggest users of steel join forces to signal their demand for net/near zero steel : This initiative by tech giants, construction firms, real estate companies ++ is a good example of the willingness to pay price premium for net/near zero raw materials such that businesses ultimately can offer green products to consumers 🍀 ⭐️ The competitive bidding process that has launched requests steelmakers to deliver 1 million tons per year of “near-zero emissions” steel to North America by 2028. The end-user perspective makes me optimistic (and motivated) about continued growth in investments in CCS ⭐️ Thank you for sharing with your network Syrie Crouch - it helped me pick up on this good news 👍🏻 #netzero #greenproducts https://lnkd.in/dn2uitWG

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA - Danish manufacturer Topsoe buying into Meadowville Tech Park for new $400M factory The Danes have apparently taken a liking to Meadowville Technology Park. Denmark-based Topsoe announced Wednesday its plans to build a $400 million, nearly 280,000-square-foot facility at the Chesterfield industrial park to manufacture solid oxide electrolyzer cells, which use electricity to generate what the company calls “clean hydrogen” that is used as a fuel source. The factory is slated to rise toward the northern end of Meadowville on an undeveloped 57-acre site. Topsoe is under contract to buy the land from the Chesterfield Economic Development Authority in a deal expected to close in the coming weeks, Economic Development Director H. Garrett Hart III, CEcD, HLM told BizSense. Construction on the facility is expected to start this summer, Hart said. The future Topsoe site is made up of parcels at 11700 and 11720 Meadowville Lane and portions of other plots. Topsoe’s project site is across the road from the property that fellow Danes at toy company Lego have secured for a $1 billion manufacturing plant. Topsoe said that 150 jobs will be created by its project in Chesterfield. The planned facility would be the company’s first location in the Richmond region and its largest investment to date in the United States. The factory’s cells are aimed at heavy-industry users such as chemical and cement makers, as well as the transportation industry. Those sectors are major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and are in need of fossil fuel alternatives like hydrogen, according to Chesterfield’s project announcement. Topsoe CEO Roeland Baan said in a prepared statement that efforts by the United States to position itself as a “clean energy leader” will be boosted by Topsoe’s plant in Chesterfield. “With strong support from individual states like Virginia the country’s clean energy future looks bright. With our strong dedication to scientific research and innovation, we will help the U.S. achieve its goals of driving down the cost of clean hydrogen and delivering clean energy jobs,” Baan said. For more, click on the link below. #escrowcredirt #newmarktitleservices