4 FAQs about China solar power to battery in Bolivia

Will China invest $1 billion in lithium batteries in Bolivia?

(IC Photo) The Bolivian government has chosen a Chinese consortium led by battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology to invest upward of $1 billion to develop untapped lithium deposits, with the ambitious goal of producing lithium batteries in the country by 2025.

Will Bolivia and China extract lithium from South America?

Bolivia and China have signed an agreement for the extraction of lithium from the South American country. The service contract, worth US$1.03 billion, will enable the development of the final engineering design, construction and operation of a plant that will produce 10,000 tons of battery-grade lithium carbonate per year.

Can China extract lithium from Bolivia's salt flats?

Bolivia has signed an agreement allowing China to extract lithium from its salt flats, strengthening economic links between the two states. Credit: Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Energy of Bolivia. Bolivia and China have signed an agreement for the extraction of lithium from the South American country.

Will Bolivia be a key player in the lithium battery industry?

CBC will use its advanced technology and expertise to execute this project, positioning Bolivia as a key player in the global lithium battery industry chain,” he said. Since 2021, Bolivia's YLB has worked on the exploration and quantification of lithium, reaching a record 23 million metric tons.

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