Brazil energy storage lithium battery assembly

Who is launching a battery company in Brazil?

Brazilian battery manufacturer Moura, fuel-cell producer Electrocell, and a consortium formed by Companhia Brasileira de Metalurgia e Mineração (CBMM) and Japanese Toshiba, also plan to establish a presence in the segment.

Who makes lithium-ion rechargeable batteries?

A Moura-owned lead-acid battery facility, now retrofitted to produce lithium-ion rechargeable batteries Moura Group Moura Group, a leading local manufacturer of lead-acid car batteries, has established a lithium battery R&D center at its headquarters site in Belo Jardim, Pernambuco State.

How much lithium does Brazil produce?

Brazil produced only 600 metric tons (mt) of lithium in 2018, accounting for about 0.7% of the global market. The country’s entire output of the mineral was mined by Companhia Brasileira de Lítio (CBL), a company co-owned by CODEMGE.

Which OEMs are sourcing lithium-sulfur batteries?

Among the OEMS that have expressed interest in sourcing batteries from the new plant are Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Airbus, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche. The joint venture’s lithium-sulfur battery technology has been developed by its UK partner, Oxis Energy.

Where can a lithium-sulfur battery be made?

Vale do Jequitinhonha, in the state’s northeast region, has the potential to become a globally leading producer of the mineral. Oxis Brasil will be the world’s first plant to produce lithium-sulfur batteries at commercial scale. Several other research centers around the world are now also vested in the new technology.

Is Vale partnering with Siemens & micropower Comerc on a lithium-ion battery system?

This article first appeared on the BNEF mobile app and the Bloomberg Terminal. Brazilian mining giant Vale is partnering with Siemens and MicroPower Comerc on a 5MW/10MWh lithium-ion battery system at a large port facility in Rio de Janeiro.