Ace Green Recycling Pioneers Zero-Emission Battery Processing with Global Expansion
Ace Green Recycling is scaling its proprietary zero-emission battery recycling technologies globally, addressing critical supply chain security and environmental challenges in the transition to clean energy.
Ace Green Recycling, a U.S.-based green recycling technology company, is building a global platform for sustainable battery recycling through proprietary zero-emission processes that address both environmental concerns and supply chain vulnerabilities. The company's modular, scalable design allows deployment across different geographies, enabling localized circular supply chains that retain valuable resources domestically instead of exporting waste and reimporting refined materials.
The company operates two core technology platforms: GREENLEAD® for lead-acid battery recycling and LithiumFirst for lithium-ion battery processing. GREENLEAD® replaces traditional smelting - one of the most polluting industrial processes - with a fully electric hydrometallurgical approach that recovers up to 99% of battery-grade lead with more than 99.98% purity. The LithiumFirst process can recover up to 80% of lithium at greater than 99% purity from lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, positioning the company advantageously as LFP batteries are projected to become the dominant chemistry by 2030.
A key innovation in Ace's platform is the Grid Metallics Processing System (GMPS), which replaces smelting for a large portion of lead-acid batteries. The system separates and individually processes lead paste and grids using proprietary mechanical and chemical methods, enabling clean, efficient separation without the toxic emissions associated with traditional smelting. The recovered metallics are then melted to form battery-grade lead alloy ingots, integrating seamlessly with the GREENLEAD® system to create a fully zero-emission solution.
The company is advancing its North American presence with a flagship recycling facility in Texas scheduled to begin operations in 2026. The facility will process both lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries, serving as a model for domestic expansion while supporting the country's clean energy and electric vehicle goals. Strategic partnerships form a cornerstone of Ace's business model, including a recent collaboration with Spiro, Africa's largest electric vehicle company, which selected Ace as its exclusive global recycling partner. The partnership will handle end-of-life lithium-ion batteries and production waste while jointly developing recycling facilities across Africa and other key markets.
In the United States, Ace has secured a long-term offtake agreement with Glencore that will support materials recovered from Texas operations, ensuring reliable downstream processing and market access for recycled metals. The company's platform monetizes battery recycling through a mix of owned facilities, joint ventures, licensing, and service contracts, providing flexibility to enter new markets efficiently. Current international deployments include licensing models across Armenia, Thailand, and India, helping partners implement clean, modular recycling solutions tailored to local markets while scaling up lithium-ion (LFP) recycling operations in India.
The company's approach addresses critical challenges in the battery recycling industry, including the environmental hazards of traditional smelting methods and the growing need for secure supply chains of critical minerals. By creating localized circular economies for battery materials, Ace's technology platform strengthens supply-chain security while dramatically reducing carbon emissions and environmental contamination. As the global transition to electric vehicles and renewable energy storage accelerates, sustainable battery recycling solutions become increasingly vital for managing end-of-life batteries responsibly and securing domestic supplies of critical materials.