Silverlake Automotive Recycling, which is part of the e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management network, has invested in bespoke lithium-ion battery storage containers as part of its fire risk assessment and mitigation strategy.
The move reflects the 21% increase in end-of-life hybrid and EV vehicles the business has handled in the last 12 months.
The containers include separate compartments for each battery with their own temperature gauges and fire suppression systems. Thermal imaging cameras also offer 24-hour monitoring.
Allen Prebble, Managing Director at Silverlake, said, “We saw this investment as an important step to future-proof our business and keep our people and facilities safe, while addressing some of the potential fire risks associated with lithium-ion batteries. The Silverlake team has received full training on EV handling and working practices and this training has been extended to include the use of the battery storage containers and monitoring, recording and escalation processes.
“We anticipate battery recycling will continue to be a growing revenue stream for our business, as more EVs and hybrids hit the UK roads, and we plan to invest in further storage containers in 2024.”
