Circular Battery Systems for Mongolia
A scenario-based feasibility and infrastructure planning initiative for EV battery recycling in Mongolia integrating technical research, financial modeling, and policy development to build the foundation for a circular battery economy.
Status: Strategic Feasibility In Development
Location: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (primary) · Czech Republic (pilot)
Timeline: 2026–2033 (phased)
Stage: Investment discussion ready · Policy advisory ready
Repository: github.com/Shirendev1
Contact: enkhtsetseg@enkhtsetseg.com
Key Findings
~2033
Battery waste reaches economically significant scale under base scenario
1,500 t/yr
Economically viable preprocessing hub capacity for Phase 1
14–18% IRR
Projected internal rate of return under base and high waste volume scenarios
3,000 t/yr
Waste threshold that triggers Phase 2 industrial scale-up
Phased Infrastructure Roadmap
Phase 1 · 2026–2030
Research, Policy & Pilot Preparation
- Scenario-based feasibility research
- EPR policy framework development
- Quality and safety standards for battery collection
- Ministry of Environment engagement (БОУАӨЯ)
- Czech Republic pilot operational learnings
Phase 2 · 2030–2033
Preprocessing Hub Deployment
- Modular 1,000–1,500 t/year facility in Ulaanbaatar
- Battery sorting, dismantling, material separation
- Low capital exposure with built-in expansion
- EU Battery Regulation standards applied
- QR-based battery lifecycle tracking system
Phase 3 · Post-2033
Industrial Scale-Up (Conditional)
- Triggered only if waste exceeds 3,000 t/year
- Full critical mineral recovery Li, Co, Mn, Ni
- 5,000+ t/year industrial capacity
- Regional circular battery hub for Central Asia
- Domestic and international supply chain integration
Research & Documentation
All feasibility research, regulatory analysis, and technical documentation is version-controlled and publicly available. Materials include EV adoption forecasts, waste volume projections (2030–2040), plant capacity modeling, financial assessment (CAPEX, OPEX, IRR, NPV/DCF), EU Battery Regulation analysis, and Mongolia battery baseline documentation.
What We’ve Completed
- EV adoption forecast Low / Base / High scenarios
- Battery waste volume projection 2030–2040
- Plant capacity scenario modeling
- Financial feasibility CAPEX, OPEX, IRR 14–18%, NPV
- EU Battery Regulation applicability mapping for Mongolia
- EPR policy framework draft
- Battery lifecycle model and circular system architecture
- Mongolia battery baseline documentation (2026)
Access the Research
Full documentation is available on GitHub. All commits are verified and publicly accessible.
For policy briefs, investment materials, or collaboration inquiries, contact us at enkhtsetseg@enkhtsetseg.com
Czech Republic Pilot
MCBI’s Czech Republic pilot operates as the technical and regulatory testing ground for Mongolia deployment leveraging EU standards, circular economy frameworks, and existing industrial infrastructure to de-risk the transition to the Mongolian context.
Why Czech Republic first? EU regulatory maturity, established battery logistics, and access to hydrometallurgical research expertise including low-waste rare earth refining at IOCB Prague provide a proven operational template directly transferable to Mongolia.
Diplomatic foundation: The 2025 Czech-Mongolian Comprehensive Partnership Declaration provides the bilateral framework supporting Czech-Mongolian technical cooperation, knowledge transfer, and joint circular economy development.
Resources