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Stakeholders push for battery recycling policy, safety as solar adoption rises

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As Nigeria strives to transition towards solar energy, stakeholders are advocating the implementation of battery recycling policies

and safety standards to manage the environmental and safety impacts associated with this shift.

He emphasised that inadequate technology has led to improper recycling practices, such as manual recycling that disregards the proper handling of chemicals. This results in leaks into soils and water sources, as well as the release of harmful chemicals through open-air burning. Implementing a proper handling policy would guide the recycling of batteries and encourage necessary investment in the sector.

The Chief Executive Officer of Revocube Energies, Olarewaju Ogunkunle, urged policymakers to prioritise battery recycling and safety standards.

 

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