Exploring energy Exploring
energy
Exploring energy
Energy defines modern life: it lights, heats and cools our businesses and homes, gets us from A to B, and is increasingly safe, sustainable, reliable and affordable. Our aim is to help you better understand energy in all its forms. We have gathered a wide-ranging collection of energy information including books, e-books, magazines, reports, and analyses to support your work and studies. Explore this section to keep up with developments in the energy system, draw on the expertise of industry insiders or engage in current energy policy debates.
Resources
Topics
Events and training Events and
training
Events and training
The EI offers an exciting range of events and training courses covering all aspects of the energy industry and beyond, so no matter what your interest, there is sure to be something for you. Each event and training course provides excellent networking and learning opportunities, which is essential for those looking to increase their CPD. Our trainers and speakers are all subject matter experts in their field, ensuring that our contents are constantly updated to ensure that they include the most up-to-date information and the latest trends.
Events and Awards
Training
Membership and accreditation Membership
and accreditation
Membership and accreditation
Whether you are developing a career in energy, working in a related field, or are simply interested in the topic, joining us as a member connects you to a thriving global community and unlocks access to a broad range of benefits to support your career development.
Membership and development
Accreditation and expertise
Technical and innovation Technical and
innovation
Technical and innovation
The EI has the independent custodians of technical and innovation expertise for the global energy sector. Our aim is to help our rapidly changing sector move towards a safer, lower-carbon future. As a member organisation, we are the memory and the voice of our industry; we generate and share objective, authoritative and trusted guidance and resources that strengthen our members' licence to operate and organisational performance.
Technical + Innovation work
Related Technical + Innovation websites
Communities and networks Communities
and networks
Communities and networks
Global communities and the young professionals network exist to help build your understanding of energy and engage with fellow professionals. Whether you are a student, experienced professional or just want to learn more about energy, get involved to meet likeminded professionals, support your professional development and contribute your knowledge of the extraordinary energy system on which we all depend.
- Global Communities
- Young Professionals Network (YPN)

3493 Battery storage research report: Using second-life electric vehicle batteries for stationary storage

Published: April 2022
REF/ISBN: 9781787253155
Edition: 1st

Log in

Overview:

This research report aims to set out the issues related to the use of 'second-life' batteries for stationary battery energy storage systems (BESS). The predicted growth of the EV industry is anticipated to result in large numbers of batteries becoming available whose energy storage capacity has degraded to the point where it is no longer adequate for use in EVs, but which may well still have enough capacity for use in BESS. Potential benefits include:
- avoiding or delaying the costs of recycling and disposal;
- reducing environmental impacts of disposal;
- reducing environmental impacts of mining and processing of materials for batteries, and
- potential cost savings over new batteries.

The intention of this report is to provide understanding of the issues, identify gaps in knowledge and, where appropriate, suggest 'next steps' to resolve uncertainties. It does not attempt to reach conclusions on commercial viability.

Related EI content