REBELION joins BatteReverse, REINFORCE and RECIRCULATE in a new position paper setting out recommendations to close regulatory and standardisation gaps for a circular battery value chain in Europe.

REBELION has contributed to a new joint position paper, “Enabling Europe’s Circular Battery Value Chain,” published by the Circular Battery Cluster together with fellow Horizon Europe projects BatteReverse, REINFORCE and RECIRCULATE.

Drawing on shared experience across reverse logistics, diagnostics, automation and recycling, the paper flags remaining implementation and standardisation gaps in the EU battery regulatory framework and sets out recommendations for policymakers and industry to support a competitive, circular battery value chain by 2035.

REBELION’s contribution reflects its own focus within the Cluster: developing a highly automated and safe streamlined process for lithium-ion battery repurposing and recycling.

Click on the cover and read the full paper.

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From safer battery transport to digital traceability, REBELION partner ERION showcased some of the project’s key innovations at the Battery Recycling Conference 2026 in Frankfurt, highlighting solutions that support a more circular, transparent and sustainable battery value chain. Held on 17-18 June, the conference brought together industry leaders, technical experts and policymakers to discuss the […]

From safer battery transport to digital traceability, REBELION partner ERION showcased some of the project’s key innovations at the Battery Recycling Conference 2026 in Frankfurt, highlighting solutions that support a more circular, transparent and sustainable battery value chain.

Held on 17-18 June, the conference brought together industry leaders, technical experts and policymakers to discuss the future of battery recycling, reuse and material recovery in response to the growing demand for electric mobility, energy storage and sustainable manufacturing.

Representing the REBELION consortium, ERION presented several innovations aimed at improving safety and transparency throughout the battery lifecycle.

Among them, particular attention was given to the project’s safe container, designed to enhance the storage and transport of lithium batteries. The solution combines passive and active safety systems capable of detecting and mitigating thermal runaway events, helping to reduce risks for operators, infrastructure and the environment.

ERION also highlighted the role of the Digital Battery Passport, a key enabler for battery circularity. By providing reliable information on battery origin, composition and performance, the Digital Battery Passport will improve traceability throughout the battery lifecycle and support compliance with the evolving European regulatory framework.

By addressing both safety and transparency, REBELION is contributing to the development of a more resilient and circular battery ecosystem, supporting Europe’s transition towards sustainable energy storage solutions.

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Some significant insights from the Circular Battery Cluster joint activities have now been featured in an article published by Manufacturing Tomorrow, the online trade magazine focused on Industry 4.0, advanced manufacturing and factory automation. The article builds on the exchange between researchers and experts from four Horizon Europe projects working on circular battery ecosystems and […]

Some significant insights from the Circular Battery Cluster joint activities have now been featured in an article published by Manufacturing Tomorrow, the online trade magazine focused on Industry 4.0, advanced manufacturing and factory automation.

The article builds on the exchange between researchers and experts from four Horizon Europe projects working on circular battery ecosystems and automated EV battery disassembly — REBELION, RECIRCULATE, REINFORCE and BATTEREVERSE.

The discussion explores why scaling battery disassembly is no longer simply a question of robotics or AI capabilities. The real challenge lies in the complexity of battery ecosystems: highly variable battery designs, limited standardisation, lack of accessible lifecycle data, and the need for adaptive and flexible disassembly workflows.

Representing REBELION, Professor Rustam Stolkin and Dr Alireza Rastegarpanah shared insights into the project’s work on adaptive robotics, AI-supported perception systems, digital twins and human-in-the-loop approaches for battery disassembly in highly variable environments.

Across the different contributions, three key messages clearly emerged:

• the main bottleneck today is not automation itself, but battery variability and the absence of standardised disassembly approaches;
• efficient battery recycling increasingly depends on data availability, including Digital Product Passports and AI-supported decision-making systems;
• the future of battery disassembly will likely rely on flexible human-robot collaboration and adaptive systems rather than fully rigid automated production lines.

Overall, the discussion highlighted how the transition towards a truly circular battery economy will require stronger integration between robotics, AI, data infrastructures, recycling processes and product design.

Read the full article.

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On 18 March, REBELION co-hosted a well-attended webinar with Recirculate as part of the Circular Battery Cluster, focusing on the role of AI and robotics in battery inspection, disassembly, and recycling. The session, titled “Automated vs Manual: How Robotics Are Transforming Battery Inspection”, explored how AI-driven automation and robotics are enabling safer, faster, and more […]

On 18 March, REBELION co-hosted a well-attended webinar with Recirculate as part of the Circular Battery Cluster, focusing on the role of AI and robotics in battery inspection, disassembly, and recycling.

The session, titled “Automated vs Manual: How Robotics Are Transforming Battery Inspection”, explored how AI-driven automation and robotics are enabling safer, faster, and more scalable solutions compared to traditional manual processes. Speakers shared insights on current industry practices, technological advancements, and persistent challenges, including data availability, standardisation, and the diversity of battery designs.

Discussions covered a range of topics, from AI- and robotics-enabled disassembly (from pack to cell level) to machine learning approaches for component identification, as well as automated inspection systems supporting condition assessment and informed decisions on reuse or recycling. The role of automation in improving integration between inspection and disassembly processes was also highlighted as a key enabler for a more efficient and scalable circular battery ecosystem.

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This event is part of the Circular Battery Cluster series, promoting collaboration and knowledge exchange across EU-funded projects.

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On 18th March, Global Recycling Day, the REBELION project highlights the essential role of lithium-ion battery (LIB) reuse and recycling in supporting a circular economy for electric mobility. While the adoption of electric vehicles continues to accelerate, managing the end-of-life of batteries is becoming a critical challenge. Many LIBs that are no longer suitable for […]

On 18th March, Global Recycling Day, the REBELION project highlights the essential role of lithium-ion battery (LIB) reuse and recycling in supporting a circular economy for electric mobility.

While the adoption of electric vehicles continues to accelerate, managing the end-of-life of batteries is becoming a critical challenge. Many LIBs that are no longer suitable for vehicle use still retain significant capacity and can be safely repurposed for second-life applications, extending their service for up to a decade.

REBELION focuses on advanced battery performance assessment, automated inspection, and robotics-driven disassembly solutions. These technologies enable accurate prediction of battery longevity, identification of reusable components, and optimisation of recycling processes. By combining automation and data-driven approaches, the project is helping create safer, faster, and more scalable circular pathways for lithium-ion batteries.

Participating in Global Recycling Day, REBELION emphasizes the importance of sustainable resource management, industrial innovation, and cross-sector collaboration. The project demonstrates how research, technology development, and coordinated efforts across academia and industry can contribute to efficient circular battery systems, reducing waste, recovering valuable materials, and supporting resilient supply chains.

Follow the REBELION campaign on social media for updates and partner insights, and join the conversation using #RebelionRecycling.

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The REBELION project contributed to the ICONS report “Catalysing Battery Innovation – Driving Impact Across Europe’s Battery R&D Ecosystem”, released on 11 March 2026. The report provides an overview of Europe’s battery value chain, examining emerging technologies, industrial challenges, and pathways for scaling innovation. REBELION shared insights from its work on second-life applications, recycling, and […]

The REBELION project contributed to the ICONS report “Catalysing Battery Innovation – Driving Impact Across Europe’s Battery R&D Ecosystem”, released on 11 March 2026.

The report provides an overview of Europe’s battery value chain, examining emerging technologies, industrial challenges, and pathways for scaling innovation.

REBELION shared insights from its work on second-life applications, recycling, and refurbishment, helping to illustrate how circular approaches can extend battery lifetimes and support more sustainable management of used batteries.

The project also highlighted the potential of automation, AI, and robotics for battery inspection and disassembly, showing how these technologies can support safer, faster, and more scalable practices in industrial contexts.

By contributing to the report, REBELION aims to support evidence-based decision-making and knowledge exchange across Europe’s battery research and innovation community.

Download and read the full report.

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REBELION has been featured in the Spanish magazine “Experimenta”, specialised in design, graphics, architecture and technology, thanks to the contribution of project partner ONA Product SL. Within REBELION, ONA leads the development and prototyping of the lamp that integrates second-life batteries. The article spotlights KLAAP, the lamp designed by Studio PAAK, presented at the Barcelona […]

REBELION has been featured in the Spanish magazine “Experimenta”, specialised in design, graphics, architecture and technology, thanks to the contribution of project partner ONA Product SL. Within REBELION, ONA leads the development and prototyping of the lamp that integrates second-life batteries.

The article spotlights KLAAP, the lamp designed by Studio PAAK, presented at the Barcelona Design Week and selected for Lagranja Open Design Editions. As part of the REBELION vision, the KLAAP lamp gives discarded batteries a second life: originally set aside because they could not handle high power peaks, these batteries are still perfectly suited to deliver stable, long-lasting energy. Their integration into a lighting system highlights the project’s commitment to reuse as a concrete strategy to extend component lifetimes and reduce environmental impact through design.

Read the full article (in Spanish) and stay tuned for more REBELION updates.

The REBELION consortium held an internal workshop on 12 December 2025 to advance its work on the Digital Battery Passport, one of the project’s Key Exploitable Results. The session focused on assessing the data fields required to enable effective and meaningful information exchange across the entire battery value chain. Partners examined the needs and constraints […]

The REBELION consortium held an internal workshop on 12 December 2025 to advance its work on the Digital Battery Passport, one of the project’s Key Exploitable Results. The session focused on assessing the data fields required to enable effective and meaningful information exchange across the entire battery value chain.

Partners examined the needs and constraints of each actor involved in the DBP-related data flow, including disassemblers, diagnostic service providers, refurbishers, recyclers, car dealers, and sorting plants. Through this structured discussion, the consortium explored what information each stakeholder must receive and provide, identifying critical dependencies and opportunities to streamline data exchange throughout the battery lifecycle.

The insights collected during this internal workshop will serve as the basis for an upcoming cross-project session that will bring together related initiatives and key external stakeholders. This broader workshop will support the development of REBELION’s first policy brief, which will address the Digital Battery Passport and its role in fostering transparency, traceability, and sustainability in the European battery sector.

Further updates will be shared as the work progresses.

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REBELION took part in the Battery Innovation Days (BID) 2025 held in Graz, Austria, as a member of the Circular Battery Cluster, together with the EU-funded projects REINFORCE, RECIRCULATE and BATTEREVERSE. The event gathered key stakeholders from the European battery ecosystem to discuss the latest advances in research, innovation, regulation and industrial deployment. REBELION’s contribution […]

REBELION took part in the Battery Innovation Days (BID) 2025 held in Graz, Austria, as a member of the Circular Battery Cluster, together with the EU-funded projects REINFORCE, RECIRCULATE and BATTEREVERSE.

The event gathered key stakeholders from the European battery ecosystem to discuss the latest advances in research, innovation, regulation and industrial deployment.

REBELION’s contribution to a circular European battery value chain

REBELION focuses on addressing the waste-management challenges associated with lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) used in electric mobility. By developing sustainable and economically viable recycling solutions, the project contributes to reducing Europe’s reliance on imported critical raw materials while supporting the shift to a more circular and resilient battery sector.

A shared space for collaboration and dialogue

Throughout the event, the four projects jointly represented the Circular Battery Cluster at a dedicated booth. This provided an opportunity to present their activities, technological developments and long-term objectives to industry, researchers, policymakers and other stakeholders working on battery innovation.

As part of the official BID programme, the Cluster delivered a public presentation titled:
“Beyond the 1st Life: European Collaboration for a Sustainable Battery Future.” The session highlighted the importance of coordinated European efforts in battery circularity, second-life strategies and end-of-life recycling, showcasing how the cluster projects complement one another in addressing different phases of the battery lifecycle.

Circular Battery Cluster presentation at BID 2025

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REBELION will participate in the fifth edition of the Battery Innovation Days, taking place on 2–3 December 2025 in Graz, Austria, and online. The event will gather researchers, policymakers, industry representatives and end-users for two days of discussion on the future of European battery innovation. REBELION will join the conference together with the Circular Battery […]

REBELION will participate in the fifth edition of the Battery Innovation Days, taking place on 2–3 December 2025 in Graz, Austria, and online. The event will gather researchers, policymakers, industry representatives and end-users for two days of discussion on the future of European battery innovation.

REBELION will join the conference together with the Circular Battery Cluster, which brings together four EU-funded projects—REBELION, Recirculate, Reinforce and BatteReverse—working to advance circularity, sustainability, and innovation across the battery value chain. The cluster will be present with a shared exhibition stand, where representatives from all four projects will welcome visitors, exchange insights, and discuss the latest progress toward more sustainable and circular battery systems.

More information is available on the Battery Innovation Days website.

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