- Respect Energy has been contracted to enhance the performance of a 14-MWh/7-MW battery energy storage system (BESS).
- The BESS, integrated with a 12-MWp solar farm, enables efficient use of solar energy for powering Elemental’s metal recovery operations.
Respect Energy, a Polish renewable energy company, will optimise the operation of Poland’s most extensive battery energy storage system (BESS). Elemental Group operates the 14-MWh/7-MW facility located at Elemental Strategic Metals’ plant in Zawiercie, Poland.
Although Poland plans to build much larger storage projects, this BESS remains the country’s largest. The facility, launched last year, consists of seven containers equipped with lithium-ion batteries.
Elemental recently announced on social media that its collaboration with Respect Energy has yielded impressive results. Thanks to advanced forecasting algorithms and automation, the system has achieved 99.9% operational stability and a 48% increase in efficiency.
Moreover, the BESS is directly integrated with a 12-MWp photovoltaic farm that began operation last year. This integration allows for better alignment between solar energy production and the facility’s energy needs.
Elemental Strategic Metals specialises in recovering industrial and precious metals from Li-ion batteries used in electric vehicles and automotive and industrial catalysts. The company plays a key role in Poland’s circular economy by transforming electronic waste into valuable raw materials.
Elemental Strategic Metals forms part of the wider Elemental Group, a company initially founded in Poland and now headquartered in Luxembourg. With operations in 35 countries, Elemental Group focuses on recovering strategic raw materials by processing waste electrical and electronic equipment, catalyst converters, printed circuit boards, and non-ferrous metals.