Battery Storage: Africa’s energy metals market and supply chain

Episode 2 May 04, 2020 01:01:02
Battery Storage: Africa’s energy metals market and supply chain
Deep Insights with Mining Review Africa
Battery Storage: Africa’s energy metals market and supply chain

May 04 2020 | 01:01:02

/

Show Notes

The future success of renewable energy and electric vehicles for both consumer markets and utility-scale markets is going to depend largely on the ability to store that energy.

However, current battery storage technologies are expensive, only suitable for short-term back-up, frequency regulation of the grid, and micro-grid applications. There is also the challenge around stability (some are prone to explode), the longevity of the units, and environmental disposal of the used products.

This webinar unpacks:

Mining – what minerals are required for energy storage, wherein Africa can they be found and what volumes are required to support this growing market
Factors influencing the supply and demand for battery storage commodities
The latest innovations in battery storage technologies
Unpacking solutions to address the challenges in developing a sustainable battery storage ‘cradle-to-grave’ market

Panelists:

Mikhail Nikomarov, CEO, Bushveld Energy
Thomas Hillig, Managing Director, THEnergy
Harry Greaves, Executive Director, Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe (Pvt) Limited, Part of the Prospect Resources Group

Other Episodes

Episode 39

December 08, 2021 00:32:23
Episode Cover

Deep Insights #39 (French): Responding to the sector's environmental challenges

Entretien avec Amadou Ndiaye de SAP qui nous parle du rôle de la technologie dans la transition écologique et dans la décarbonisation de la...

Listen

Episode 42

June 20, 2022 00:09:15
Episode Cover

Deep Insights #42: Hydrogen: The journey of a just transition

Anglo American Platinum CEO Natascha Viljoen talks about the global response to their newly launched hydrogen-powered haul truck, the importance of involving local communities...

Listen

Episode 16

September 04, 2020 00:38:21
Episode Cover

Deep Insights #16: Women of Impact Ep. 9

In this episode, we speak to women who have overcome numerous challenges and have made an impact on the Nigerian mining sector. And remember,...

Listen