Manchester, UK, 12/01/2026 – HANCHU ESS, a global leader in advanced energy storage technology, has appointed Cellcycle, the specialist battery division of the SER Group, as its official UK Battery Solutions Partner. The partnership establishes Cellcycle as the designated provider for battery lifecycle management, logistics, testing, storage and end-of-life recycling across all HANCHU ESS projects deployed in the United Kingdom.
The appointment reinforces HANCHU ESS’s commitment to ensuring comprehensive support for the full operational life of its UK ESS portfolio. As the demand for grid scale storage and flexible power assets increases, the ability to manage batteries safely, compliantly and sustainably has become a critical requirement for project developers, investors and asset operators. By partnering with Cellcycle, HANCHU ESS strengthens the long-term resilience and support structure behind its UK deployments.
Cellcycle’s role will extend beyond traditional end-of-life recycling, offering support throughout the service life of energy storage assets. This includes safe intervention and removal, diagnostic assessment, triage and compliant storage solutions for units undergoing maintenance, repair or replacement. This integrated approach gives asset operators a single dependable provider for all battery related requirements.
Cellcycle will deliver a full suite of services that includes ADR compliant transportation, battery testing, secure storage, dismantling and advanced recycling of lithium-ion and industrial battery systems. With multiple licensed facilities and more than 80,000 tonnes of annual permitted capacity, Cellcycle is equipped to support the scale, complexity and requirements of HANCHU ESS’s UK portfolio.
Reflecting on the new partnership, Maggie Yin, Marketing Director at HANCHU ESS, commented: “We are thrilled to partner with Cellcycle to ensure responsible lifecycle management for our energy storage systems in the UK. This collaboration reflects HANCHU ESS’s commitment to safety, sustainability, and long-term support for our customers and innovative energy solutions.”
“Being appointed by HANCHU ESS as their UK Battery Solutions Partner is an important milestone in enhancing the country’s energy storage ecosystem,” says David Tattersall, Commercial Director at the SER Group.
“By combining HANCHU ESS’s high performance system technology with Cellcycle’s expertise in logistics, lifecycle management and responsible recycling, we can deliver a dependable and sustainable support pathway for energy storage projects across the UK.”
HANCHU ESS is recognised internationally for its innovation in integrated energy storage technologies. The company develops high performance systems engineered for utility scale, commercial and industrial and grid support applications. Its solutions prioritise safety, efficiency and long-term operational reliability, values that align closely with Cellcycle’s commitment to responsible lifecycle management and sustainable battery processing.
The collaboration also reflects the increasing importance of circularity within the energy storage sector. As ESS deployments continue to scale across the UK, ensuring a clearly defined and responsible route for refurbishment, repurposing and material recovery is becoming essential. Through this partnership, HANCHU ESS is able to secure a clear, compliant and sustainable pathway for the full lifecycle of its battery systems, from commissioning through to safe end-of-life treatment.
By integrating comprehensive lifecycle support into the deployment of its UK projects, HANCHU ESS strengthens the long-term sustainability and value of its technology. The partnership provides a framework that supports closed-loop recovery of critical minerals, reduces environmental impact and ensures its ESS assets can be managed responsibly in line with the UK’s Net Zero Strategy.
For further information, please contact:
Max Nagle
Marketing and Communications Manager
SER Group
max@ser-limited.com
