09.09.2022
Artikel Nummer: 42027
New life for old batteries
Korean carmaker Kia and Deutsche Bahn (DB) have partnered to re-use used lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles to create efficient and cost-effective energy storage systems for green electricity.
For example, they can save surplus electricity from photovoltaic systems or, as part of a distributed system, they can supply power throughout the day to DB’s maintenance depots. The batteries and new energy storage units are transported throughout Europe mainly by DB Schenker and DB Cargo.
Start-up Encore manufactures and distributes the second-life battery energy storage systems beginning in 2023. The first pilot project went alredy into operation at the Euref Campus in Berlin in July 2022. (ben)