Closing the Loop for Lithium Battery Recycling Transforming Battery Recycling
Sunlight coordinated the ReLiFe consortium and contributed deep expertise in battery technology and industrial implementation. Through ReLiFe, Sunlight reinforced its commitment to sustainable innovation, connecting battery manufacturing with responsible end-of-life solutions.
Recycling
From Waste to High-Value Materials
ReLiFe developed an advanced metallurgical recycling process designed to recover valuable components from LFP batteries and production scrap, enabling high-quality material recovery and supporting future reuse.
Driving Sustainability Through Innovation
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Circular Economy
Recover materials from battery waste and reintroduce them into the value chain.
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Lower Impact
Reduced CO₂ footprint compared to conventional recycling approaches.
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Resource Security
Supports a stronger European supply chain for battery materials.
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Pilot Scale
Validation design for real-world application and scale-up.
Driving Sustainability Through Innovation
The ReLife project Ready for Scale
Driven by in-house innovation and a strong commitment to a sustainable future. At our facilities in Xanthi, Greece, we have installed a pilot lithium battery recycling unit with a capacity of 500 tons per year. The unit uses cutting-edge technology to enable the recovery of critical raw materials, helping reduce waste and strengthen supply chain resilience.
ReLiFe: A Landmark Project for the Circular Economy
The completion of ReLiFe marks the beginning of the next phase: a techno-economic assessment for a full-scale industrial lithium battery recycling plant. We continue to invest in solutions that close the loop on materials and strengthen Europe’s sustainable energy future.
