Lithium-ion battery recycler, BatX Energies, and Assamese tech startup, LW3 Pvt. Ltd., have entered partnership for Digital Product Passport (DPP) solutions using blockchain and IoT technologies. The collaboration integrates blockchain and IoT to track battery lifecycles within energy storage systems (ESS).

LW3’s Digital Product Passport (DPP) records battery history, usage data, and material origins from production through disposal, supporting data management for battery recycling. Recorded data is said to be helping to promote the circular economy in the battery sector.

Utkarsh Singh, CEO of BatX Energies, explained that the partnership with LW3 aligns with BatX’s vision of establishing a circular economy for battery materials in India and beyond. He highlighted that digital passports will enhance transparency throughout the recycling process and supply chain, helping to meet global regulations and scale operations.

The company claims this partnership would be helpful in addressing the challenge of traceability in cross-border battery scrap movement. Especially in the case of non-OECD countries like India, it becomes necessary to trace the movement of the battery. It is vital to prevent environmental damage from toxic materials, curb illegal waste dumping from developed nations, and enforce Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). It ensures valuable critical minerals like lithium and cobalt are recovered locally rather than lost to informal recycling.

The initiative is expected to assist electric vehicle (EV) original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and battery manufacturers in achieving their sustainability goals and simplifying Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance.

The integration of LW3’s IoT and blockchain technologies into BatX’s recycling framework aims to improve material accountability and help meet compliance requirements, especially in markets like Europe. The collaboration introduces blockchain-based solutions into BatX’s reverse logistics, ensuring secure and transparent collection of end-of-life (EOL) batteries.

Abhijit Pegu, Co-founder and CEO of LW3 Pvt. Ltd., expressed optimism about the partnership, noting that their shared focus on sustainability and innovation makes this collaboration suitable for setting new standards in battery recycling both in India and globally.
The partnership also supports global digital product passport standards, including the European Union’s CIRPASS initiative. LW3’s solutions will help BatX assist its partners in meeting battery recycling and reuse requirements, promoting better environmental practices internationally.

Both companies are focused on advancing a circular economy by improving the lifecycle of battery materials through the use of advanced technology. They will explore joint fundraising opportunities to expand battery recycling technologies, creating potential investment prospects. Their partnership was further strengthened through their participation in the India-EU TTC Working Group 2 Matchmaking Event for Battery Recycling Technology, organized by the Principal Scientific Advisor, Government of India, and the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, European Commission. This event provided an opportunity for cross-border collaboration on innovations in battery recycling and circular economy practices in India and the European Union.