SubsidieMeestersREcycling Li-Ion batteries for Green Hybrid Technologies
LIFE ReLiGHT aims to transform end-of-life EV batteries into a modular energy storage solution, enhancing grid efficiency and reducing waste and emissions while promoting a circular economy.
Projectdetails
Introduction
The renewable energy is key to reach the EU climate targets to decarbonize the economy by 2050. But it is necessary to implement energy storage solutions to increase the efficiency of grid management.
Electric Vehicles and Battery Waste
As the electric vehicles (EV) market grows exponentially, many batteries at the end of their useful life (EoL) for EV applications are being processed as waste.
Project Overview
LIFE ReLiGHT will facilitate the transition to a circular system, increasing resource efficiency by demonstrating, at a large scale, the high performance of a pioneer modular Battery Energy Storage Solution (BESS). This solution will transform 100% of EoL EV Lithium-Ion batteries (LIB) - considering the heterogeneity from 4 different providers - into second life products for their integration into renewable plants, providing flexibility and different services to the electrical grid.
Impact on Renewable Energy
This will open the door to a new type of hybrid renewable plants, displacing energy to those periods where renewable sources cannot guarantee the supply of energy, thus avoiding carbon-based energy sources.
Circular Economy Approach
This novel circular economy approach will be implemented along the whole value chain of the EV sector thanks to the multidisciplinary consortium involved, which includes:
- Receipt of the EoL LIB modules
- Modules testing and classification
- Assembly of new battery packages
- Demonstration in stationary energy applications (renewable plant)
- Evaluation of different business cases
- Replacement of batteries at EoL
- Proper recycling
Project Goals
LIFE ReLiGHT will:
- Reduce 102.31 tons of EoL battery waste in EV applications and extend their lifetime up to 10 years
- Reduce the environmental impact of the LIB by 600 tons CO2eq/year of GHG emissions
- Demonstrate the robustness and high performance of a pioneer modular 5.6MW/11.2MWh BESS
- Demonstrate a cost-effective alternative to conventional storage systems
- Promote knowledge and stimulate innovation, education, public awareness, and job creation (14 new positions) in the battery and energy sectors.
Financiële details & Tijdlijn
Financiële details
| Subsidiebedrag | € 4.685.279 |
| Totale projectbegroting | € 7.808.800 |
Tijdlijn
| Startdatum | 1-10-2022 |
| Einddatum | 30-9-2029 |
| Subsidiejaar | 2022 |
Partners & Locaties
Projectpartners
- CAPITAL ENERGY SERVICES SLUpenvoerder
- CUADROS ELECTRICOS NAZARENOS SL
- BEEPLANET FACTORY SL
- HYBRID ENERGY STORAGE SOLUTIONS SOCIEDAD LIMITADA
- ENVIROBAT ESPANA SL
- ASOCIACION EMPRESARIAL DE PILAS, BATERIAS Y ALMACENAMIENTO ENERGETICO
- CAPITAL ENERGY ENGINEERING SL
Land(en)
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|---|---|---|---|---|
LIFE - Enhancing Collection Of Small W/EEE and batteries (LIFE-ECOSWEEE)The LIFE-ECOSWEEE project aims to enhance small WEEE and battery collection rates in the EU by testing innovative collection strategies across 8 Member States, providing actionable insights for policy improvement. | LIFE Prepara... | € 799.748 | 2023 | Details |
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Life-EPICS Project - Electronic Products - Impacts on Circular economy and Sustainable development
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Long LIFE to Micromobility
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Industrial Production of mixed Rare Earth Elements oxides and carbonates from spent magnets recycling
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