How many batteries are wasted a year in Mongolia?

According to statistical data, at least 6250 tons or 1600 thousand pieces of lead-acid batteries are wasted in nature every year in Mongolia. About 1200 tons or 30 thousand pieces of those are recycled using non-standard methods and exported, which accounts for about 19 percent of the total spent batteries.

How does Mongolia's Bess work?

Ulaanbaatar. To ensure the charging of clean energy only, the energy capacity of Mongolia’s BESS is matched to the total amount of electricity from renewable energy plants, mainly wind farms, that would have otherwise been curtailed.

How many lead-acid batteries are wasted in Mongolia?

The Government will collaborate with private enterprises in establishing a system for collection and storage of spent lead-acid batteries, noted the Minister. According to statistical data, at least 6250 tons or 1600 thousand pieces of lead-acid batteries are wasted in nature every year in Mongolia.

Who started the first battery recycling plant in Mongolia?

The first Mongolian battery recycling plant was established by “Electrochem Mongol” company, with its funding, creating about 75 new jobs, and MNT 1.2-1.8 billion is estimated to be paid to the State budget.

How to dispose of used Li-ion batteries in Mongolia?

But the preferred option for used Li-ion batteries is recycling or disposal. In Mongolia, Li-ion batteries are classified as hazardous. As appropriate recycling facilities are not available in many developing countries, battery suppliers tend to be responsible for the recycling or disposal of battery cells.

Could Mongolia become a battery manufacturing hub?

"Mongolia has lithium assets, Mongolia is building manufacturing facilities, the University of Science and Technology is well-versed in hydrogeology – a joint venture between the public and private sectors could put this manufacturing capability in Mongolia," Haji says - envisioning a greater role for the country in the global battery supply chain.