Ace Green Recycling, Inc. has announced plans to establish a lithium and lead battery recycling facility in Mundra, Gujarat. The facility is projected to have a recycling capacity of 10,000 metric tons of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries annually by 2026, according to a press release issued by the company.
The site, located near the strategic port of Mundra, aims to leverage its proximity to one of India’s major maritime cargo hubs, facilitating efficient transport of recycling feedstock and processed materials. The company noted that this initiative builds on its existing commercial operations in India, where it has been recycling lithium-ion batteries since 2023.
The facility will utilize Ace’s LithiumFirst™ technology, a modular hydrometallurgical process that operates at room temperature. According to the press release, the process achieves commercial lithium recoveries from LFP batteries of approximately 75% and produces lithium carbonate with purities exceeding 99%. The process is also designed to produce no Scope 1 carbon emissions, as well as zero liquid and solid waste.
In addition to LFP battery recycling, the facility plans to incorporate GreenLead® technology for lead battery recycling. The company states that this method eliminates the need for traditional smelting, offering a fully electrified process with reduced environmental impact.
Ace anticipates the Mundra facility will create up to 50 jobs, bringing its total workforce in India to over 100 employees once the facility is fully operational.
This expansion aligns with broader trends in the lithium battery market, where LFP batteries are expected to play a significant role by 2030. Ace’s CEO, Nishchay Chadha, and CTO, Vipin Tyagi, highlighted the potential of the company’s proprietary technologies to address increasing demand while supporting environmentally sustainable practices.
Ace Green Recycling, incorporated in Delaware, specializes in battery recycling technologies for industries including electronics, automotive, and energy storage.