America’s First Solar-Powered Cobalt Processing Facility Is Here
EVelution Energy is developing the first solar-powered commercial-scale cobalt metal and cobalt sulfate processing facility in the United States.
Production Capacity & Offtake
Our green cobalt processing facility is designed to handle approximately 24,000 metric tons of cobalt hydroxide feedstock annually (around 30% cobalt content).
From this, we will produce:
- Up to 20,000 metric tons of EV battery-grade cobalt sulfate (about 20.5% cobalt content), equivalent to approximately 4,000 metric tons of contained cobalt per year
- Up to 3,000 metric tons of alloy-grade cobalt metal
This output is expected to meet up to 40% of projected U.S. cobalt demand.
We plan to sell cobalt sulfate primarily to EV battery supply-chain customers and cobalt metal primarily to aerospace, defense, industrial, and strategic stockpile customers.
Gil Michel-Garcia on The Opportunity Zones Podcast – April 23, 2025
Gil Michel-Garcia, co-founder of EVelution Energy, discusses the company’s groundbreaking project: constructing the first cobalt processing facility in the United States.
Best-in-Class Green Facility
Our Commitment to Sustainable Operations
- 100% Solar-Powered: Clean energy powers all processes, with battery storage, supported by grid interconnection.
- Water Stewardship: Deep artesian wells supply water, with 70% recycled onsite to protect local resources.
- Safe Waste Management: Tailings are securely disposed offsite, avoiding tailings ponds and contamination risks.
- Air Quality Control: Closed facilities and advanced filtration minimize dust and emissions.
At EVelution Energy, we combine innovation with responsibility to reduce our environmental impact every step of the way.
Fully Solar Powered
EVelution Energy’s planned processing facility is designed to operate primarily on clean solar energy, supported by battery storage and utility-grid interconnection. Our solar arrays power all operations, with extra energy stored in batteries or shared with the local grid.
We use solar heat to warm water and process solutions, cutting out propane and natural gas—lowering our carbon footprint.
No On-Site Tailings & Minimal Dust
Tailings are safely transported to a licensed landfill less than 20 miles away, eliminating the need for tailings ponds and reducing contamination risks.
All materials are handled within closed facilities equipped with advanced air filtration, minimizing dust and air emissions.
Using & Recycling Our Own Water
We source water from deep artesian wells beneath our property, and have no discharge, thereby ensuring no impact on local groundwater.
Our on-site water treatment plant recycles about 70% of the water used, reducing the need for fresh water and minimizing waste disposal.
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Artesian water and groundwater
Ready to Build the Future Together?
We’re developing the first solar-powered commercial-scale cobalt processing facility in the United States, creating a sustainable domestic supply chain for battery grade cobalt sulfate and alloy grade cobalt metal. This groundbreaking project represents the future of responsible mineral processing and clean energy integration.
If you’re interested in learning more about our innovative approach to sustainable cobalt processing or exploring partnership opportunities in the clean energy supply chain, we’d welcome the opportunity to connect.
Let’s start the conversation – reach out to discover how we’re revolutionizing critical mineral processing with renewable energy.
Commitment to Net Zero Emissions
At EVelution Energy, we are dedicated to reducing the carbon intensity of cobalt processing through solar energy integration, battery storage, and operational efficiency.
Our approach includes:
- Measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions annually
- Implementing decarbonization strategies like energy efficiency, renewables, and circular design
- Powering operations with 100% clean, renewable energy from our solar arrays
- Offsetting any remaining emissions with verified, permanent, and socially beneficial projects
We embed sustainability across our business:
Operations: Efficient resource use, science-based targets, adaptive reuse in construction, energy management, recyclable shipping materials, and optimized logistics.
Manufacturing: Innovation in manufacturing, ethical sourcing with suppliers, and waste audits to improve material responsibility.
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