Reviewed by: Kranti Sambhav
Written by: Tabish Sultan
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EV Spotlight
By 2030, India's recycling capacity needs a 60x boost to handle 128 GWh of spent batteries, sparking opportunities for public-private partnerships to bridge this massive infrastructure gap.
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Up to 50% of battery materials can be recovered through recycling, including valuable metals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel, reducing the need for fresh mining by 28% by 2050.
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NITI Aayog's Battery as a Service (BaaS) model revolutionizes the industry, making battery swapping more accessible while addressing safety concerns and promoting standardization.
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Government initiatives like FAME II and PLI schemes are attracting investments in domestic manufacturing, reducing import dependence and creating a robust recycling ecosystem.
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Research partnerships between academia and industry are developing innovative solutions for "black mass" processing, turning dead batteries into valuable raw materials.
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The Central Pollution Control Board's pilot project demonstrates how collaboration between regulators and businesses can establish effective collection networks.
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India's Battery Waste Management Rules set ambitious recycling targets for 2026, pushing manufacturers and recyclers to form strategic alliances for sustainable solutions.
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Environmental partnerships between recyclers and waste management facilities are crucial in preventing toxic materials from entering landfills and water systems.
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Industry collaborations are exploring second-life applications, where batteries retaining 70-80% capacity find new use in stationary storage systems.
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Technology partnerships are driving innovation in recycling processes, making material recovery more efficient and economically viable while reducing environmental impact.
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