Leitat is proud to announce the official launch of RESTORE, an ambitious Research and Innovation Action (RIA) funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe programme, with Leitat as the coordinating entity. Last week, the project consortium gathered in Barcelona for the kick-off meeting, marking the start of an initiative set to transform battery recycling in Europe.
🌍 What is RESTORE?
RESTORE aims to optimise the battery recycling process through innovative technologies that enable:
1️⃣ Automated sorting and safe pre-processing of end-of-life lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) from both electric vehicles (EVs) and domestic use.
2️⃣ New smart dismantling and separation technologies to maximise the recovery of high-purity materials.
3️⃣ Sustainable and cost-effective processes, aligned with the Battery Directive and the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA).
🤝 A Strong Consortium for a Sustainable Future
The RESTORE project brings together 20 partners from 7 countries, combining the expertise of leading research centres and innovative battery industry players such as Northvolt Revolt AB, Solvay Specialty Polymers Italy, Fraunhofer, among others. This strategic collaboration ensures a comprehensive approach that will enable the European battery recycling sector to meet the objectives set by EU regulations.
💡 A Vision for the Future
At Leitat, as project coordinators, we highlight:
“Together with major battery recycling players from both industry and academia, we are developing flexible, environmentally friendly processes. Our goal is to turn electric vehicle and domestic batteries into high-quality materials, revolutionising battery recycling towards a resilient, competitive, and green-digital European economy.”
Stay tuned for updates on RESTORE’s progress as we build a sustainable future for battery recycling in Europe!
