{"id":7041,"date":"2025-08-26T14:43:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T12:43:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.archimede-energia.com\/?p=7041"},"modified":"2025-08-26T14:43:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T12:43:14","slug":"lithium-batteries-circular-economy-guide-eu-regulation-2023-1542-sustainability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.archimede-energia.com\/en\/lithium-batteries-circular-economy-guide-eu-regulation-2023-1542-sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"Lithium batteries and the circular economy: a guide to the new EU Regulation 2023\/1542 and opportunities for real sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Electric mobility is no longer a vision of the future\u2014it is a tangible and accelerating reality. However, to make this transition truly sustainable, it is not enough to simply replace internal combustion engines with lithium batteries. What\u2019s needed is a deeper transformation: a complete redesign of the battery lifecycle\u2014from production to end-of-life\u2014based on the principles of the circular economy. This is the very direction being pursued by the new European regulations and by the most forward-thinking companies in the sector.<\/p>\n<p>With the entry into force of <b>EU Regulation 2023\/1542<\/b>, the European Union has established a new regulatory framework that redefines every phase of a battery&#8217;s life: from eco-design and traceability to recycling, second-life applications, and corporate environmental and social responsibility. It represents a major turning point for the entire value chain, particularly for companies like <b>Archimede Energia<\/b>, which develop high-performance lithium batteries designed to integrate seamlessly into advanced electric mobility systems, energy storage applications, and industrial operations.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;EU Regulation 2023\/1542: a new standard for battery sustainability&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%2300903e&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Since <b>August 18, 2023<\/b>, <b>EU Regulation 2023\/1542<\/b> has officially replaced Directive 2006\/66\/EC. The new regulation introduces significant changes, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Battery Passport<\/b>: All industrial and electric vehicle (EV) batteries must include a QR code that enables tracking of their composition, origin, and remaining life.<\/li>\n<li><b>Carbon Footprint Calculation<\/b>: Companies will be required to measure and declare the carbon emissions associated with every phase of a battery\u2019s lifecycle. Emission limits will be introduced at a later stage.<\/li>\n<li><b>Mandatory Due Diligence<\/b>: Starting in <b>2025<\/b>, manufacturers must implement measures to identify, monitor, and mitigate environmental and social risks linked to the sourcing of raw materials.<\/li>\n<li><b>Recycling of Critical Raw Materials<\/b>: At least <b>50% of the lithium<\/b> in a battery must be recovered by <b>2027<\/b>, through specialized collection and recycling centers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;7043&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; max_width=&#8221;50%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Compliance timeline: key dates and regulatory deadlines&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%2300903e&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]To allow manufacturers and supply chain operators to adapt progressively, the EU regulation defines a phased implementation of its obligations. Below is a summary of the key milestones:[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;7058&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; max_width=&#8221;50%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Battery categories covered by the regulation&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%2300903e&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]The regulation applies to <b>all types of batteries<\/b>, regardless of their shape, weight, composition, or intended use. The main categories include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Portable batteries<\/b>: sealed, weighing \u2264\u202f5\u202fkg, intended for general-purpose applications.<\/li>\n<li><b>LMT batteries (Light Means of Transport)<\/b>: used in electric bikes, scooters, and similar vehicles; sealed and weighing \u2264\u202f25\u202fkg.<\/li>\n<li><b>SLI batteries<\/b>: designed for starting, lighting, and ignition functions in vehicles.<\/li>\n<li><b>EV batteries (Electric Vehicles)<\/b>: specifically developed to provide traction power to hybrid or fully electric vehicles.<\/li>\n<li><b>Industrial batteries<\/b>: weighing more than 5\u202fkg and not intended for automotive or LMT use.<\/li>\n<li><b>Embedded batteries<\/b>: batteries incorporated into or added to other products, such as electrical devices, industrial machinery, and lifting equipment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In cases where a battery falls into multiple categories, the <b>most stringent requirements<\/b> will apply.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;7051&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; max_width=&#8221;50%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;CE marking, traceability, and labelling&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%2300903e&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Starting from <b>August 18, 2024<\/b>, all batteries placed on the EU market must carry the <b>CE mark<\/b>, and their labels must include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Nominal capacity and expected service life<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Chemical composition<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Symbols indicating proper disposal and recycling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>From <b>2026<\/b>, this information must also be clearly visible on external labels. As of <b>2027<\/b>, it will be mandatory to include a <b>QR code<\/b> that gives digital access to complete technical specifications.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Digital battery passport: transparency and data via QR Code&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%2300903e&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]As of <b>February 18, 2027<\/b>, <b>industrial batteries &gt;\u202f2\u202fkWh<\/b><b>EV batteries<\/b>, and <b>LMT batteries<\/b> must be equipped with a <b>digital battery passport<\/b> containing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manufacturer\u2019s name, brand, and unique identifier<\/li>\n<li>Battery type and model<\/li>\n<li>Chemical composition and any hazardous substances present<\/li>\n<li>Percentage of recycled raw materials used<\/li>\n<li>Date of manufacture and market placement<\/li>\n<li>State of Health (SoH) and remaining lifespan (via Battery Management System \u2013 BMS)<\/li>\n<li>Possibility of disassembly, repair, and reuse<\/li>\n<li>Instructions for end-of-life handling and recycling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The passport will be <b>accessible via a QR code<\/b>, with partial data visibility restricted to authorized operators. Technical implementation guidelines will be published by <b>August 2025<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>This data will serve not only traceability purposes, but also support <b>predictive maintenance<\/b>, <b>second-life use<\/b>, and <b>environmental impact assessments<\/b>.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;7045&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; max_width=&#8221;50%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Mandatory \u201ccrossed-out bin\u201d symbol&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%2300903e&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]To ensure correct end-of-life treatment, the regulation mandates the display of the <b>\u201ccrossed-out wheeled bin\u201d symbol<\/b> on all batteries, indicating:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prohibition of disposal in mixed municipal waste<\/li>\n<li>Requirement for collection at authorized recycling centers<\/li>\n<li>Classification as WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This symbol must be <b>clearly visible, indelible, and legible<\/b>, and applied directly to the battery. If not feasible due to physical constraints, it must appear on the packaging or accompanying documentation.<\/p>\n<div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 23px; top: 55px;\">\n<div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Performance, durability, and disassembly requirements&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%2300903e&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]To promote sustainable design and reduce waste, the regulation introduces <b>minimum performance and durability standards<\/b>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>From <b>August 18, 2027<\/b> for <b>rechargeable industrial batteries &gt;\u202f2\u202fkWh<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<li>From <b>August 18, 2028<\/b> for <b>portable batteries<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>February 18, 2027, batteries must be designed to allow <b>safe disassembly and replacement by professional operators<\/b>, facilitating reuse and end-of-life material recovery.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Recycled material targets: binding objectives by 2028&#8243; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%2300903e&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]From <b>August 18, 2028<\/b>, <b>all industrial and EV batteries<\/b> will be required to contain minimum levels of recycled materials:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cobalt<\/b>: \u2265\u202f16%<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nickel<\/b>: \u2265\u202f6%<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lithium<\/b>: \u2265\u202f6%<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lead<\/b>: \u2265\u202f85%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This requirement supports the development of a <b>truly circular economy<\/b> and encourages the use of <b>advanced raw material recovery technologies<\/b>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Safety and limits on hazardous substances&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%2300903e&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]To protect human health and the environment, stricter thresholds for <b>heavy metals<\/b> will apply starting <b>August 18, 2024<\/b>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mercury<\/b>: max 0.0005%<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cadmium<\/b>: max 0.002%<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lead (in portable batteries)<\/b>: max 0.01%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Furthermore, applications such as <b>Stationary Battery Energy Storage Systems (SBESS)<\/b> will require <b>certified safety testing<\/b> to ensure compliance with fire and electrical safety standards.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Supply chain due diligence: environmental and social responsibility&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%2300903e&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]One of the cornerstones of the new EU Battery Regulation is the implementation of a <b>formal environmental and social due diligence system<\/b> throughout the battery supply chain. The objective is to ensure that critical raw materials (such as cobalt, lithium, nickel, and graphite) are traceable, responsibly sourced, and compliant with international standards.<\/p>\n<p>The key obligations include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Mapping of suppliers<\/b> across the entire supply chain<\/li>\n<li><b>Management of environmental and human rights risks<\/b>, including prevention and mitigation measures<\/li>\n<li><b>Compliance with OECD and UN international guidelines<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Audits and controls conducted by accredited third-party bodies<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Periodic public reporting<\/b> on the implementation of adopted measures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Initially scheduled to take effect on <b>August 18, 2025<\/b>, these obligations have been <b>officially postponed to August 18, 2027<\/b>. The deferral was approved on <b>June 19, 2025<\/b>, by Coreper (the Committee of Permanent Representatives to the EU Council), in order to provide businesses with more time to adapt.<\/p>\n<h3><b>What does the suspension include?<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A <b>two-year postponement<\/b> of the entire due diligence package, including public reporting and independent third-party verification.<\/li>\n<li><b>More time for third-party bodies<\/b> responsible for compliance checks to complete their accreditation processes, which currently lack a standardized EU framework.<\/li>\n<li><b>Advance guidance from the European Commission<\/b>, which has committed to publishing the official due diligence guidelines <b>at least one year prior<\/b> to their enforcement, to support companies in implementing the new requirements.<\/li>\n<li><b>Reduced reporting burden<\/b>: the due diligence compliance report will be required <b>every three years<\/b>, instead of annually.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This postponement is part of the broader <b>\u201cOmnibus IV\u201d package<\/b>, introduced to streamline EU legislation and enhance industrial competitiveness. 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According to <b>McKinsey<\/b>, by <b>2030<\/b> the volume of end-of-life batteries will match global demand for solar energy storage. It is therefore crucial to develop <b>scalable solutions<\/b> for reuse, recycling, and full lifecycle traceability.<\/p>\n<p><b>Archimede Energia<\/b>, through its participation in initiatives such as <b>Haiki Cobat<\/b>, is actively supporting this transformation. 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