Will Bangladesh set up a lithium battery production plant?

In order to fulfill its promise of cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as part of the country’s nationally determined contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement, Bangladesh is on the way to setting up a lithium battery production plant with an annual capacity of 1 gigawatt.

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.

How big is the lithium-ion battery market in Bangladesh?

According to Mordor Intelligence, a market intelligence and advisory firm, the Bangladesh lithium-ion battery market size is likely to rise from $256 million in 2023 to $373.89 million by 2028, at a compound annual growth rate of 7.87% during that period.

Will a lithium battery replace lead acid-based three-wheelers in Bangladesh?

Image by Muhammad Mostafigur Rahman. According to the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority, about 1.5 million lead acid-based battery-run three-wheelers are running on the country’s roads, which consume much power from the national grid. The proposed domestically-made lithium battery is intended to replace those.