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Solar
Storage that carries midday sunshine into the evening peak.
Lithium materials · Renewable energy supply
Powering the shift to clean energy.
We source battery-grade lithium for the solar farms, wind parks, grid storage and electric fleets that run a cleaner world, with every specification documented and every origin traceable.
01Who we are
Every solar panel needs a battery behind it. Every battery starts with lithium.
Lithium Energy connects manufacturers and energy developers with the lithium compounds that make renewable power dependable. We specify carefully, document thoroughly and plan for recovery, because the energy transition only works if its materials hold up to scrutiny.
- Battery- and technical-grade compounds
- Certificates of analysis on every lot
- Origin and chain-of-custody records
- Recycled and recovered material pathways
Li
Element 03Lightest metal on Earth
02Sectors we power
Built for the renewable economy.
From utility-scale solar to the charger in your driveway, lithium is how clean energy gets stored, moved and used when it is needed.
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Wind
Firming variable output so windy nights still pay off.
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Grid-scale storage
Battery parks that keep the grid stable as renewables take over.
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E-mobility
Cathode materials for cars, buses, bikes and trucks.
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Grid & utilities
Backup and frequency response for transmission networks.
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Home & commercial
Rooftop solar paired with behind-the-meter batteries.
Salar de Atacama, Chile · from orbit
From salt flat to solar farm.
Lithium-rich brine evaporates in ponds visible from space, the first step in a chain that ends in the batteries behind our renewable grid.
03Materials
One element. Four ways to buy it.
Refined compound
Li2CO3
Lithium carbonate
A white powder used across LFP cathodes, glass and ceramics. Grade and impurity profile depend on the process.
Buyer checkPurity basis · impurity panel
Refined compound
LiOH·H2O
Lithium hydroxide
Sold mainly as the monohydrate and often preferred for nickel-rich cathodes. Moisture-tight packaging matters.
Buyer checkLiOH content · test method
Mineral feedstock
LiAlSi2O6
Spodumene concentrate
Hard-rock concentrate converted into refined compounds. It is quoted by Li2O grade and varies by deposit.
Buyer checkAssay · moisture · iron
Secondary material
↻ Li
Recovered materials
Black mass and recycled compounds from used cells and manufacturing scrap, returned to the supply chain.
Buyer checkOrigin · recovery route
| Attribute | Li2CO3Carbonate | LiOH·H2OHydroxide | LiAlSi2O6Spodumene | ↻ LiRecovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position | Refined compound | Refined compound | Feedstock for conversion | Secondary supply |
| Form | White powder | White crystalline powder, usually monohydrate | Mineral concentrate, quoted by Li2O % | Varies by process and stage |
| Typical fit | LFP cathodes; glass, ceramics | Nickel-rich cathodes; greases | Converted to carbonate or hydroxide | Refined back into battery materials |
| Ask about | Purity basis, impurities, particle size, moisture | LiOH content, carbonate pick-up, sealed packaging | Li2O grade, Fe, moisture, deleterious minerals | Feedstock origin, chemistry mix, transport class |
| Documents | CoA, SDS, origin | CoA, SDS, origin | Assay certificate, moisture report, origin | Composition, SDS, waste paperwork, chain of custody |
General orientation only. Always compare the actual specification sheet and test method.
04From source to grid
One material. A whole system.
Value is created across a connected chain, and we manage the handoffs so your material arrives as specified. DOE supply-chain review ↗
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01Source
Hard-rock ores, salar brines and geothermal brines, assessed for grade and responsible practice.
Geology -
02Refine
Conversion into compounds that meet cathode specs, verified by third-party analysis.
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03Deliver
Moisture-tight packaging, correct transport classification and agreed Incoterms, door to plant.
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04Recover
Second life and recycling that keep lithium in circulation at end of life.
Circularity
Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia · Copernicus Sentinel-2
05Sustainability
Progress with open eyes.
Responsible lithium can’t be reduced to a single “clean” label. These are the questions we ask at every stage.
01Water & place
Brine basins and mines sit in very different hydrological settings. We look for local water balances, ongoing monitoring and published site-level evidence.
02Energy & processing
Routes differ in heat, electricity, reagents and waste. We compare full process data, including where the energy comes from, rather than broad claims.
03Recovery & circularity
Design for durability, repair, collection and recovery. Recycling strengthens supply when collection is safe and recovery is viable.
04People & traceability
Workers, local communities, transparent origins and credible due diligence matter as much as the product spec.
06Battery chemistry
There is no one battery answer.
Chemistries trade cost, energy density and materials. Start with the job the battery has to do. Ratings are relative and indicative only.
LFP
Lithium iron phosphate
Nickel- & cobalt-free
Strong on cost, safety and cycle life. The workhorse of stationary storage and many EVs.
- Energy density
- Cycle life
- Thermal stability
- Supply maturity
NMC
Nickel manganese cobalt
Layered-oxide family
Higher energy density for long-range mobility, with more complex materials and thermal management.
- Energy density
- Cycle life
- Thermal stability
- Supply maturity
Na
Sodium-ion
Lithium-free · emerging
Avoids lithium entirely. For now it trades lower energy density for a less mature supply chain.
- Energy density
- Cycle life
- Thermal stability
- Supply maturity
07Request a quote
Tell us what you need. We’ll take it from there.
Build a clear specification brief in six short steps. Send it straight to our team, or copy and download it for your records.
quote-request.txt
“Send” opens your email app with the brief filled in. Nothing is sent until you press send there.
08Questions
Straight answers.
Short, general guidance. For anything that affects a purchase, we confirm against the actual specification sheet.
Carbonate or hydroxide: which do I need?
Your downstream process decides. Carbonate is common in LFP cathode production, while hydroxide is often preferred for nickel-rich cathodes. Your cathode producer’s requirements should settle it.
What does “battery grade” actually mean?
It generally means higher purity and tighter impurity limits, but suppliers don’t all use the term the same way. Compare the purity basis, impurity limits and test methods, not the label.
What is direct lithium extraction (DLE)?
A family of technologies that pull lithium selectively from brine instead of relying mainly on large evaporation ponds. Water, energy and reagent impacts are still site-specific and need evidence.
Why ask for a certificate of analysis?
A CoA reports measured results for one specific lot. It lets you check what arrived against what you ordered, provided the test method and basis are stated.
How quickly will I hear back?
Send your brief and our team will confirm availability, grades and specifications for your enquiry. The more complete the brief, the faster and more precise the response.
Let’s build what’s next
Ready to power the next project?
Tell us about your application and we’ll come back with material options that fit.