After a decade or more of use, a lithium-ion battery is no longer suitable for its original purpose. However, the battery often still retains enough capacity to serve in so-called second-life functions, such as stationary power storages for wind or solar power plants.
We are currently piloting several second-life solutions for used batteries. In India we are developing a leasing system whereby auto rickshaw owners can return their used batteries to us for recharging and receive a full battery in return.
