Powering the Future: Why VoltCycle Chose Sure Origin’s Lithium Battery Recycling Plant

David Nakamura, Operations Director at VoltCycle Renewables, a Japan-based clean technology company, was looking for an advanced solution to handle the growing volume of spent lithium batteries from electric vehicles and consumer electronics.

Given Japan’s stringent environmental regulations and rising disposal costs, David knew they needed a plant that was efficient, environmentally friendly and met global safety standards. After months of research and supplier evaluation, VoltCycle selected the Sure Origin lithium battery recycling plant, and the results exceeded all expectations.

Key advantages that won them over:

1. High recovery rate

The Sure Origin plant has an extremely high separation efficiency, which allows it to recover valuable materials such as lithium, cobalt, copper and aluminum at extremely high purity - a recovery rate of over 98%. This significantly improves VoltCycle’s profitability and reduces resource waste.

2. Safe and smart design

Equipped with a fully sealed crushing system, automatic temperature monitoring and dust explosion prevention system, the plant meets all safety standards and ensures safe handling of volatile battery materials - which is crucial for David’s team.

3. Modularity and Scalability

Sure Origin’s modular layout enables VoltCycle to start with a medium-capacity line and easily scale up. This flexibility makes scaling operations smooth and cost-effective.

4. Environmentally Friendly Operations

The plant uses a dry physical separation process to avoid water pollution and chemical waste. This is a perfect match for VoltCycle’s green mission and environmental compliance needs.

5. Excellent Support and Training

Sure Origin provides on-site installation guidance, multi-language training materials, and 24/7 support—David praises: “From the first contact to post-installation service, Sure Origin’s service is excellent.”

Impressive Results

By February 2025, just three months after installation, VoltCycle’s processing capacity increased by 60% while reducing hazardous waste treatment costs by 35%. This investment not only meets their ESG goals, but also accelerates their progress to achieve them—a win-win for the planet and the business.

“Sure Origin helps us turn challenges into opportunities,” David says.

“We don’t just recycle batteries – we recover value in a responsible and profitable way.”

For any company serious about lithium battery recycling, Sure Origin’s facilities are the gold standard.