Electromobility is growing rapidly. With it, the number of batteries that will have to be recycled at some point is increasing. Many companies are asking themselves: is the battery recycling business really worthwhile?

The answer is clear: yes. Battery recycling combines environmental protection and economic efficiency – and is developing into one of the most exciting markets of the coming years. Three reasons show why this area pays off – provided the employees are properly qualified.

1. recover raw materials with a high market value

Batteries contain valuable materials such as lithium, nickel and cobalt. These raw materials are in demand worldwide, scarce and expensive. Recovering them through recycling not only saves costs, but also creates independence from international supply chains.

2. billion-dollar market with strong growth

The market for battery recycling is growing rapidly. The reasons for this are:

  • the boom in electric vehicles,

  • the expansion of stationary energy storage systems,

  • and strict political guidelines on the circular economy.

Companies that invest early secure a place in a market worth billions with long-term prospects.

3. safety and quality through trained employees

Batteries are highly complex and remain dangerous even when partially discharged. Professionally trained personnel are therefore the key to success. The decisive factors are:

  • iP (instructed person) – level 1E / 1S

  • SHV (qualified person) – level 2E / 2S for HV (ev) systems (prerequisite for LLW)

  • Live line work (LLW) in accordance with DGUV I 209-093 Level 3E or 3S

Without these qualifications, it is not legally possible to work safely – and the battery recycling business model can be threatened by incidents (decommissioning, public prosecutor, supervisory authorities, etc.).

🎓 Conclusion:

Battery recycling is not only a contribution to environmental protection, but also an economically attractive business area. The recovery of lithium, nickel and cobalt opens up new sources of profit that are both socially responsible and sustainable. With the right qualification of employees, a duty becomes a lasting opportunity in a market worth billions.
For us, the topic of batteries is definitely part of the standard of every high-quality (ev) high voltage training course.

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