Europe’s push for renewable energy is creating a new challenge: surplus solar and wind power that often goes to waste when demand is low. Researchers are exploring ways to repurpose old electric vehicle batteries, which still retain significant capacity even after their automotive life, to store excess renewable energy. By integrating these second-life batteries into grid systems, the approach could help balance supply and demand while reducing waste and lowering costs. The solution aligns with broader efforts to maximize sustainability in both energy production and battery recycling.
‘A gold mine’: How old EV batteries could help prevent Europe from wasting solar and wind energy Euronews.com
