BATTERY2LIFE – transitioning batteries to 2nd life use

The vision of the Horizon Europe funded BATTERY2LIFE project is to facilitate the smooth transition of batteries to 2nd life use.

The project also aims to boost the innovation of the European battery industry by providing enablers to implement open adaptable smart battery management systems (BMS) and improved system designs towards the reliable reconfiguration of used batteries.

Project objectives

The project aims to enable the safe and efficient reconfiguration of battery systems for 2nd life use.

It is proposed to design and develop an open cloud-based BMS, adaptable to battery technologies and communication protocols for 1st or 2nd life storage applications.

Smart monitoring and control functionalities will be embedded in the BMS to ensure safety and reliability in 2nd life operation.

AI-based tools also are being developed for the reliable and efficient assessment, sorting and recombination of modules according to their suitability for 2nd life applications.

These will then be demonstrated to assess the efficiency and the impact of the developed solutions in domestic and utility-scale storage applications with sustainable business plans proposed to boost the competitiveness of the European battery industry.

BATTERY2LIFE ambition

BATTERY2LIFE is bringing together, adapting and improving technological advances in BMSs, system designs and diagnostics for the efficient transition of used batteries in 2nd life applications.

In summary the major expected breakthroughs of BATTERY2LIFE are:
● Battery pack design frameworks and open cloud BMS design frameworks for single module operation or recombination (reconfiguration) of modules or battery packs for consolidated and new battery technologies.
● Embedded smart functionalities to offer more reliability and safety during operation.
● Improved system designs to increase circularity, facilitate disassembly and offer enhanced critical control functions.
● An advanced diagnostic tool and sizing tool to facilitate the reliable assessment and reconfiguration of used modules.

BATTERY2LIFE was launched in January 2024 and runs for 36 months, under the coordination of Dr Angelos Amditis, Research and Development Director at the Institute of Communication and Computer Systems, Greece.

For more on BATTERY2LIFE, follow at www.battery2life-project.eu