Will lithium batteries revolutionise Bangladesh's energy landscape?

In a momentous development, Bangladesh is venturing into the production of lithium batteries – a move that is poised to revolutionise the country's energy landscape by accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles and enhancing energy storage capabilities.

Where is Bangladesh lithium battery based?

Bangladesh Lithium Battery Limited, an innovative enterprise, is all set to establish a state-of-the-art plant in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar in Mirsarai, Chattogram.

Will lithium replace lead-acid batteries in Bangladesh?

Lithium will replace lead-acid batteries, which are commonly used in IPS and UPS in Bangladesh. "Lithium batteries are relatively environment-friendly and have 15 years life compared to one year for lead-acid batteries," said Kabir. He said he will use global standard technology, a mixture of Korean, Japanese and Chinese in the plant.

What are lithium batteries used for?

Lithium batteries are used in large-scale energy storage systems, such as grid energy storage, to store renewable energy from sources like solar and wind. These systems help balance power supply and demand, stabilise electrical grids, and provide backup power during outages.

Will European Union fund energy storage in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh government and potential investors into energy storage were handed European Union-funded roadmap for the technology’s development.

What will Kabir's lithium plant do?

Kabir said the plant will create a backward linkage to its concurrent electronic vehicle project and will effectively address the current market demand for lithium batteries for energy storage applications. Lithium will replace lead-acid batteries, which are commonly used in IPS and UPS in Bangladesh.