SK tes Launches a Large-scale Battery Recycling Facility in the Netherlands
Korea-based company contributes to sustainable battery solutions as the electric vehicle market grows
SK tes has launched a large-scale battery recycling facility in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The Korea-based electronics and battery recycling company is creating a sustainable solution preparing for a surge in battery waste as the electric vehicle market expands in Europe.
SK tes has built a 10,000 square meter battery recycling facility that can handle 10,000 metric tons of lithium-ion batteries annually, equivalent to 40,000 electric vehicles. The plant has state-of-the-art technology for the recovery of rare metals, high-speed discharge, and water conservation.
A company statement said: “SK tes is creating a sustainable battery ecosystem in the Netherlands, with the battery solution that will drive the future of battery recycling in Europe.”
As the global electric vehicle market expands, the volume of EV waste batteries is growing rapidly. SK tes is preparing for a global leap from the Netherlands, a key geographical hub for the electric vehicle market.
Accelerating a low-carbon future
“SK tes has worked closely with automotive OEMs and battery manufacturers to understand their needs and ensure we remain at the forefront of recycling technology,” stated Thomas Holberg, Chief operating officer at SK tes. “We have already begun receiving equipment from many of our clients and expect to fill the plant’s capacity swiftly, we are committed to meeting the need of our customers and playing our part in accelerating the transition to a more sustainable, low-carbon future.”
Strategic location at Port of Rotterdam
The plant’s location at the Port of Rotterdam, Europe’s largest seaport, “improves the efficiency and sustainability of SK tes’ operations by facilitating the efficient transportation of materials,” SK tes stated.
The Port of Rotterdam welcomes the company to the Dutch high tech ecosystem. “The opening of SK tes’ new battery recycling facility is an important step forward for the Port of Rotterdam”, said Boudewijn Siemons, CEO of the Port of Rotterdam. “The Port aims to play a leading role internationally in the energy transition as well as in the raw materials transition. SK tes’ innovative new facility ticks both boxes and is part of a new industrial landscape, recycling materials that are crucial for the energy transition. We look forward to continuing our good working relationship and hope to see a solid growth of SK tes’ activities in Rotterdam.”
Support from Invest in Holland network
SK tes was supported in its expansion to Europe and connection to the Dutch chemicals ecosystem by the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency and the Invest in Holland network. The Netherlands is committed to finding and developing sustainable, innovative and digital solutions to global challenges. It welcomes foreign companies that contribute to this goal and that are looking to build smart, sustainable solutions for the future.
Source: SK tes
16 October 2024