Amber Energy provides engineering solutions and turnkey installation packages for the production of cathode active materials (CAM) and their precursors (pCAM). They enable chemical manufacturers and metal refiners to establish localized production capacities, bridging the gap between base metals and EV battery manufacturing.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
The rapidly expanding electric vehicle market faces a significant bottleneck in the supply chain for cathode active materials (CAM) and their precursors (pCAM). Current production is heavily concentrated in Asia, creating dependencies and logistical challenges for European gigafactories. This gap presents an opportunity for chemical manufacturers and metal refiners to integrate into this lucrative sector.
Solution
Amber Energy provides engineering solutions and turnkey installation packages for the production of pCAM and CAM. Their technology enables customers to establish their own manufacturing capacities, bridging the supply chain gap between base metals and battery production. The company also aims to become a producer of NCM and LFP cathode materials, leveraging its R&D and engineering expertise. By offering modular, adaptable, and cost-optimized solutions, Amber Energy empowers companies to enter the battery materials market and contribute to a more localized and sustainable supply chain.
Target Audience
Primary customers include chemical manufacturers seeking to expand into battery materials, metal refiners looking to move up the value chain, and EV battery recyclers aiming to integrate their output into CAM production.
Features
- Turnkey engineering, procurement, and installation services for pilot and industrial pCAM and CAM production units.
- Modular and adaptable process design to accommodate evolving formulation requirements.
- Optimized CAPEX and OPEX through efficient process engineering and material selection.
- Technologies transferable from pilot to commercial-scale production.
- Focus on accurate flow measurement and control valves for enhanced mixing ratio stability and reduced maintenance.
- Utilization of non-metallic materials to prevent corrosion and contamination.
- Stand-alone unit operation capability with local PLC control to minimize DCS input requirements.
- Expertise in integrating recycling streams, such as black mass, into CAM synthesis.