Battery Recycling Agreement
A battery recycling agreement contracts specialized recyclers to collect, transport, and process spent lithium-ion modules from utility-scale storage or EV fleets. Agreements define ownership transfer, material recovery targets, liability, and data reporting required for ESG compliance.
Developers incorporate recycling clauses into procurement and augmentation plans to satisfy lender requirements, insurance policies, and environmental permits. Agreements increasingly reference forthcoming regulations that mandate minimum recycled content or responsible disposal pathways.
Recyclers provide certificates of processing, environmental audits, and in some cases revenue sharing for recovered lithium, nickel, or cobalt. Logistics planning ensures safe handling, hazardous material compliance, and traceability from site to facility.
Transparent recycling agreements strengthen project finance structures and help utilities meet corporate sustainability commitments.
Technical Details
- •Covers collection, transport, processing, and documentation
- •Specifies recovery targets, timelines, and liability
- •Aligned with UL 9540A testing, hazmat rules, and ESG reporting
- •Often tied to augmentation schedules for long-duration projects
- •May include revenue sharing for recovered materials
Why It Matters
Recycling agreements mitigate environmental and regulatory risk for storage portfolios. Tera tracks recycler partnerships, recovery targets, and contract structures so investors can evaluate lifecycle compliance.
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