Africa lead-acid battery word-of-mouth recommendation

How can African countries tackle lead-acid battery recycling & Li-ion battery recycling?

African countries must find solutions for both types: Improve lead-acid battery recycling and develop sound collection and recycling schemes for Li-ion batteries. A coalition of stakeholders can and should help to drive both.” – Dr. Tadesse Amera, IPEN Co-Chair, Director of Pesticide Action Nexus Association (PAN-Ethiopia)

Why are batteries important to Africa's energy access goals?

Batteries are crucial to supporting Africa’s energy access goals, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Improvements in energy access over the next decade will drive an estimated seven- to fourteen-fold increase in stationary battery capacity in the region, to 83 GWh.

Are lead-based batteries still needed?

“While Li-Ion batteries are crucial for the transition to clean energy, lead-based batteries are still needed for off-grid energy renewable storage used in developing countries as a key enabling technology to deliver on SDG 7 for affordable and clean energy for all.