Bolivia battery modular

Will Bolivia create a lithium battery supply chain?

Both companies will work towards creating a Bolivian domestic lithium battery supply chain to develop the region’s electric mobility market. Bolivia is lithium-rich; the USGS estimates identified lithium reserves in the country to be 21 million tons—ahead of Argentina and Chile, the other members of the “lithium triangle”.

Where is the largest lithium-ion battery storage system in Bolivia?

The site in the municipality of Baures, Bolivia. Image: Cegasa. The largest lithium-ion battery storage system in Bolivia is nearing completion at a co-located solar PV site, with project partners including Jinko, SMA and battery storage provider Cegasa.

What is Mobi & energy exploration technologies (energyx) doing in Bolivia?

Bolivian micro-mobility and clean energy startup MOBI has partnered with American direct lithium extraction company Energy Exploration Technologies Inc. (EnergyX) ( earlier post ). Both companies will work towards creating a Bolivian domestic lithium battery supply chain to develop the region’s electric mobility market.

How much lithium does Bolivia have?

Bolivia has 9 million tonnes of identified lithium resources buried beneath its salt flats, the largest being the Salar de Uyuni, yet the country has had barely any production of lithium chemicals.

Can Bolivia become a global powerhouse in electric micro-mobility?

MOBI CEO Ariel Revollo: “Latin America has the capacity to become a global powerhouse in electric micro-mobility, and we believe Bolivia can be the leader of this transition.

Can Bolivia become a green energy superpower?

The partnership between MOBI and EnergyX highlights the thriving innovation environment in Bolivia, and will take the country one step closer to becoming a green energy superpower.