Global Regulatory Landscape

The battery industry faces unique challenges that DPPs can address:

European Union:

EU Battery Regulation: Mandates battery passports for EV and industrial batteries.
Sustainable Products Initiative: Part of the European Green Deal, promoting circular economy principles.

United States:

Critical Materials Institute: Focuses on technologies that make better use of materials and eliminate the need for materials that are subject to supply disruptions.

China:

New Energy Vehicle (NEV) policies promoting battery traceability and recycling.

Global:

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy).

Landscape and Challenges

Meeting stringent global regulations on battery production, safety, and end-of-life management.

Addressing growing concerns about the environmental impact of battery production and disposal.

Managing the sourcing of critical raw materials, often from conflict-affected and high-risk areas.

Supporting the move to a sustainable battery value chain, including recycling and second-life applications.

Ensuring traceability for quality control and recalls.

Monitoring battery health, usage patterns, and degradation over time.

SIMBA's Lightweight Solution

SIMBA’s Digital Product Passport (DPP) generates unique IDs for batteries and their components, enabling end-to-end traceability. Our solution connects multiple data points in a secure mechanism, offering unprecedented visibility across the battery lifecycle.

Key Features:

  • Material Traceability: Tracks the origin and composition of raw materials used in battery production.
  • Manufacturing Process Logs: Records detailed information about production processes, quality checks, and certifications.
  • Performance Monitoring: Captures real-time data on battery health, charge cycles, and efficiency.
  • Recycling and Second-Life Data: Information transfer for effective recycling or repurposing.
  • Carbon Footprint Tracking: Monitor and report environmental impact throughout the batteries life.
  • Compliance Documentation: Stores and manages all necessary certifications and regulatory compliance records.
  • Interoperability: Integrates with existing BMS (Battery Management Systems), ERP, and supply chain management platforms.

SIMBA’s Benefits for the Battery Industry

SIMBA’s Digital Product Passports (DPPs) improve battery management by addressing key industry challenges. They help companies comply with global regulations, promote sustainability, and enhance quality control. DPPs provide visibility throughout a battery’s lifecycle, from raw material sourcing to recycling, enabling supply chain optimization.

SIMBA’s solution also collects data on battery performance, supporting R&D for product improvement. By offering transparency, DPPs build consumer trust. Overall, this technology empowers companies to better manage batteries, promoting sustainability and increasing consumer confidence.

Driving Innovation and Growth

New Business Models: Enable battery-as-a-service models with detailed lifecycle tracking.
Value Chain Integration: Foster collaboration between manufacturers, users, and recyclers.
Market Expansion: Meet traceability requirements for entering new markets or industries.
R&D Acceleration: Leverage data to speed up the development of next-generation batteries.
Predictive Maintenance: Offer value-added services based on real-time battery health monitoring.
Second-Life Applications: Facilitate the repurposing of EV batteries for energy storage systems.
Green Financing: Support access to sustainable finance options with verifiable ESG data.

Battery-Specific Digital Product Passport Use Cases

Electric Vehicles

Track battery health, support warranty claims, and facilitate end-of-life management.

Grid Energy Storage

Monitor performance, ensure safety, and optimize battery usage in installations.

Consumer Electronics

Combat counterfeiting, support recycling initiatives, and provide usage insights.

Industrial Applications

Optimize performance, enable predictive maintenance, and support long-term serviceability.

Want to Learn More?

SIMBA, a leader in secure, decentralized data exchange, collaborates with the battery industry to create DPP solutions that address the complex needs of this sector. Our DPP empowers users, and recyclers to optimize their operations, ensure compliance, and drive innovation.

By implementing SIMBA’s DPPs, stakeholders in the battery industry can achieve greater transparency, sustainability, and efficiency while positioning themselves at the forefront of the global transition to clean energy.