Gigafactory scan
34gigafactory builds profiled
Map the demand
We profiled existing and upcoming North American builds and their use of the solvent.
Case Study · Market Assessment
Betting on the future of battery solvent.
A waste management leader was weighing an investment in solvent recycling assets for battery manufacturing. We profiled gigafactory builds, interviewed experts and tracked solvent alternatives to judge how long NMP demand would last.
The Client
The client is a leader in the waste management industry. It wanted guidance on an investment decision in solvent recycling assets.
The Challenge
Big investment.
Check the demand first.
Prescouter was asked to assess the longevity of the NMP market in North America and guide the client’s investment decision on solvent recycling assets and business models.
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Demand
Gigafactory buildout
Who will use the solvent.
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Risk
Alternative solvents
What could replace NMP.
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Model
Business models
How to capture recycling value.
Our Approach
Testing demand from factory floor to lab bench.
Expert interviews
7experts interviewed
Quantify the outlook
Experts close to the space helped quantify demand and provided projections and insights.
Disruption watch
Emergingsolvent alternatives
Track the alternatives
We profiled alternative solvents and methods that could remove the need for NMP if they scale.
The Outcome
A clearer bet on solvent recycling.
Prescouter profiled 34 gigafactory builds and interviewed 7 experts to project the future of the NMP market. The client gained insight into market trends and recommended business models, which informed its decision on a potential investment in recycling assets.
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Demand
34 gigafactories
Profiled for solvent use.
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Insight
7 expert interviews
Projections and answers to follow-ups.
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Strategy
Business model options
To guide the recycling investment.
Recycling assets last for decades, but process chemistry can change in years. Tracking substitutes matters as much as tracking demand.
Let’s Talk
Will your market outlast your assets?
Size the demand, watch the substitutes and choose a model that holds up. Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll help you get there.
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