Access to ports could play a decisive role in determining where South Africas first lithium iron phosphate LFP battery cell manufacturing plant is located, according to a new feasibility study.
The findings were presented at an event hosted by the Localisation Support Fund LSF, which unpacked a feasibility study conducted in partnership with the LSF and EY. The study assessed whether a 5-10 GWh LFP battery cell manufacturing facility could be commercially and operationally viable in South Africa.
Presenting the findings, EY-Parthenon Africa Strategy and Innovation Leader Heather Orton said the study evaluated a range of market, infrastructure and policy factors to determine whether a domestic battery manufacturing industry could be launched.
