California’s geothermal plants bring 21,500 tonnes of lithium to the surface every year, then pump the metal-rich brine back underground
California's Salton Sea geothermal plants hold vast lithium reserves for electric vehicle batteries. This brine, after generating energy, can yield substantial lithium carbonate equivalent annually. Researchers are studying sustainable methods for lithium recovery and continued power production. Water usage and waste management are key environmental considerations being actively researched. Solving these challenges could establish a domestic lithium supply chain for the nation.
California's Salton Sea geothermal plants hold vast lithium reserves for electric vehicle batteries. This brine, after generating energy, can yield substantial lithium carbonate equivalent annually. Researchers are studying sustainable methods for lithium recovery and continued power production. Water usage and waste management are key environmental considerations being actively researched. Solving these challenges could establish a domestic lithium supply chain for the nation.
