The Nanophotonics Technology Institute (NTC) of the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) recently hosted an internal webinar to showcase the REBELION project, spearheaded by UPV’s coordinator, Guillermo Sanchez Plaza. The session focused on the project’s cutting-edge approach to automating the disassembly of lithium batteries from electric vehicles and repurposing them for renewable energy storage systems.
The REBELION project aims to extend the lifecycle of lithium batteries by converting them into second-life stationary batteries. This process, which involves automating battery disassembly, is designed to reduce costs and environmental impact while enhancing energy storage solutions. The webinar provided an overview of the project’s pilot line, which will handle battery reception, cell separation, and integration with photovoltaic panels.
The discussion emphasized the project’s potential to support renewable energy storage, stabilize the electricity grid, and offer economic and environmental benefits through innovative battery reuse techniques.
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