Powering a Circular Economy, One Battery at a Time

This white paper sets out the potential of second life batteries to revolutionise the battery industry and create a more sustainable energy future. You can get yours without providing any details, just click 'Submit'. 

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Why this guide is right for you

In this white paper, we discuss the environmental and economic benefits of second-life batteries, explore their applications in stationary energy storage, the challenges in making second life work and the economic and policy considerations that are required to make this a leading industry for the future.

The increasing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) presents a significant opportunity towards a cleaner and more sustainable future for transportation, moving away from fossil fuels and decarbonising the transport sector.
However, lithium-ion batteries are a cornerstone of EV technology and their production and disposal come at an
environmental cost.

The batteries in many earlier EV models are beginning to reach the end of their useful life for powering a vehicle and whilst recycling technology is improving and recyclers are gearing up for larger volumes of batteries, the industry needs to consider complimentary solutions to maximise the commercial value and minimise the environmental impact of those batteries.

Stationary storage systems can be designed to operate EV batteries within their design parameters, meaning that retired EV batteries are well suited for this application. This can extend the life of a battery by ten years, maximising the use of the critical minerals within it.

What's included:

Why EV batteries are becoming a growing problem for the EV industry - and the opportunity it has as a result
Exploring the benefits and applications for repurposed EV batteries
Looking at the challenges of making second life work commercially
Insights into the safety, policy, and economic considerations within the second life battery industry

About the speaker

Lisa Smith

Lisa Smith

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The energy world is changing. We're here to power the charge ahead.

We're world leaders in battery energy storage systems. By repurposing used electric vehicle battery packs, we create an energy storage system to help businesses manage their power more effectively. We work closely with EV charging companies and local authorities to provide additional support for EV charging infrastructure.

Learn more about our work with second life EV batteries and the Connected Energy story. 

"Our collaboration with Connected Energy helps us lessen the environmental impact of EV batteries over their entire lifespan. Additionally, there’s a financial benefit. By repurposing these batteries, we enhance their value, thereby helping to lower the cost of electric vehicles. Designed to meet rigorous mobility standards, our EV batteries seamlessly transition to stationary applications, contributing to the stability of the electrical grid." 

– Thomas Bertrand, Energy Storage Director
MOBILIZE (Renault Group)

"The Volvo Group is driven by ensuring that every battery that powers our vehicles is used to its full potential, before being recycled. As vehicle electrification gathers pace, we will soon see millions of electric vehicle batteries complete their first life in a vehicle. But those batteries will still have an enormous potential, only having degraded by 20-30%. Our mission is to reuse and repurpose them to maximise their value."

– Elisabeth Larsson, Senior Vice President of Sales and Services
Volvo Energy