Webinar: From Electric Vehicles to Mini-Grids: SEcond life batteries for Energy Storage Applications

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FEATURED SPEAKER:
Prof. Sarath Tennakoon
Professor of Power Electronic Systems
Staffordshire University, UK

Professor Tennakoon was born in Maho Sri Lanka. He obtained his BSC(Eng) Hons, MSC and PhD Degrees from, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, University of Aston Birmingham, and University of Central Lancashire respectively. After obtaining his PhD, Professor Tennakoon joined GEC T & D Projects Limited (now part of Alstom Grid), Stafford as a Senior Design Engineer contributing to the development of a new generation of HVDC and SVC Thyristor valves. In 1987 he joined Staffordshire University where he currently holds the Chair in Power Electronic systems.

From Electric Vehicles to Mini-Grids: Second-Life Batteries for Energy Storage Applications

The rapid growth of electric vehicles is expected to create a growing supply of batteries that have reached the end of their first automotive use. Yet many of these batteries may retain around 70–80% of their original storage capacity, creating opportunities for repurposing in stationary energy applications.

This webinar explores the potential of second-life EV batteries for renewable-energy mini-grids and decentralised energy systems. It will examine the journey from EV battery retirement to stationary storage, including battery degradation, state-of-health assessment, testing, safe repurposing and integration into solar PV-based energy systems.

The session will also consider the economic and circular-economy opportunities associated with extending battery life, alongside practical challenges including safety, standards, certification, transportation, warranties, local technical capability and eventual end-of-life management.

Participants will gain insight into how the expanding electric-mobility sector could connect with renewable-energy mini-grids and what will be required for second-life batteries to become a safe, reliable and potentially more affordable energy-storage option in African contexts.


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