EMC Working Papers

Are We Creating a Compromise?

Every year in the United Kingdom and Australia, thousands of incidents involving devastating fires linked to batteries in waste management facilities or vehicles are reported. Paradoxically, these are facilities meant to contain such hazardous activities. Furthermore, headlines such as “Batteries Starting Fires at Yellowknife’s Landfill, City Says,” posted by Cabin Radio, report unreported hazardous incidents potentially linked to batteries, and are becoming more common around the globe. These reports and news are increasingly alarming because they come at the cost of life, property damage, and monetary losses, and given the fact that we heavily rely on batteries for the energy transition, they could lead to safety and environmental compromises if not treated properly.

However, companies like B2U Storage Solutions and Allye Energy are pioneering efforts to extend battery longevity and promote a sustainable circular economy. This working paper will explore their innovative solutions and the critical role they play in this evolving landscape.

Research Topics: Climate Change and the Environment Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility Energy Efficiency Energy Capacity Ethics