If you are a BESS operator dealing with high replacement costs for aging batteries — this project developed smart inverter hardware and algorithms that can extend battery lifecycles by up to 15 years. This reduces the need for frequent hardware replacement and lowers operational costs by 90%.
Extending Battery Life and Reducing Costs Using Advanced Module-Level Power Electronics
Imagine if you could take old electric car batteries and make them work like new again for a home or factory. Instead of throwing them away, this technology acts like a smart brain for each battery piece, managing them individually to keep them safe and efficient. It's like giving an old car a high-tech engine upgrade so it can run for another 15 years.
What needed solving
Battery production is resource-intensive and expensive, while end-of-life batteries often end up as waste. There is a critical lack of efficient technology to safely reuse these batteries in energy storage systems.
What was built
A patented system consisting of novel inverter hardware and smart algorithms for module-level control of battery energy storage systems.
Who needs this
Who can put this to work
If you are a reuse firm dealing with the 250k tonnes of battery waste expected by 2025 — this project developed a way to repurpose spent EV batteries into a circular economy model. It allows for predictive maintenance and fail-operability to ensure second-life batteries remain safe.
If you are a plant manager dealing with unstable energy costs and unreliable backup power — this project developed module-level control for battery systems. This provides deep analytics and remote operation to ensure your energy storage is efficient and reliable.
Quick answers
How much can this technology reduce costs?
Based on available project data, the implementation of this technology can lead to cost savings reaching 90%.
Is the technology protected by intellectual property?
Yes, the project utilizes a patented disruptive innovation for module-level control of battery energy storage systems.
Can this be scaled to a large industrial level?
The project targets a 1.2bn business opportunity in the inverter markets, indicating a high potential for industrial scale.
How does it impact the battery lifespan?
The technology enables the lifecycle extension of batteries by up to 15 years.
How is the system integrated into existing batteries?
It is integrated through novel inverter hardware and smart algorithms that allow for module-level control.
Who built it
The project is led by a single German SME, STABL Energy GmbH, which holds 100% of the industry ratio. This lean structure suggests a highly focused commercial drive, as the coordinator is the sole entity responsible for the patented technology and its market entry.
Contact STABL Energy GmbH in Germany for licensing or partnership inquiries regarding their patented inverter hardware.
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