Imagine taking old batteries from electric cars and giving them a second life to store energy for buildings. Usually, these old batteries are unpredictable because they've all been used differently. This system acts like a high-tech brain that monitors every single cell in real-time to make sure they stay safe and last as long as possible.
Customers lack confidence in the quality and remaining life of second-life batteries because each cell has a different history. Without precise data, operators must use conservative limits, which wastes the battery's commercial potential.
An integrated battery and energy management system (iBEMS) and a modular 19” rack with a patented module holder and Battery Protection Unit.
If you are a BESS operator dealing with the unpredictability of used battery cells — this project developed an integrated battery and energy management system (iBEMS) that uses digital twins to optimize charging and extend lifetime.
If you are an EV battery recycler dealing with expensive and destructive lab tests to qualify used cells — this project developed an economical procedure for testing and selecting used batteries to ensure reliable second-life qualification.
If you are a factory energy manager dealing with high costs of new energy storage — this project developed a modular 19” rack design that allows safe integration of diverse EV modules for cheaper power backup.
Based on available project data, specific pricing for the end product is not mentioned, though the project utilized an EU contribution of EUR 1,012,375 for development.
Yes, the project advanced the technology from TRL 5 to TRL 8, including the development of a modular 19” rack design for flexible integration.
The project mentions a patented module holder as part of the modular 19” rack design.
It integrates the Battery Management System (BMS) and Energy Management System (EMS) into a single iBEMS that sends raw cell data to a cloud for machine learning analysis.
The project period runs from 2022-12-01 to 2025-04-30, aiming to prepare the go-to-market strategy via blended finance.
The project is led by a single Belgian SME, OCTAVE, which holds 100% of the industry ratio. This lean structure suggests a highly focused commercial drive, as the entire EUR 1,012,375 contribution is directed toward a single entity moving a product from TRL 5 to TRL 8.
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