News & Updates

As battery demand accelerates, driven by the urgent need to decarbonise both transport and power generation, Europe risks losing control of one of the most critical technologies underpinning its Net Zero commitments. What can Europe do to seize the opportunity? Read More…

While state of health data enables accurate valuations, there's a more complex question: when is the best time for fleet operators to replace their battery packs and move them into second life applications? We asked Frazer Wagg, Head of Data Services and Alex Charr, COO for their views. Read More…

As Europe mandates that 90% of new city buses must be zero-emission by 2030, an opportunity emerges beyond cleaner streets. The thousands of electric buses hitting the road each year carry battery packs that could become a cornerstone of Europe’s energy storage infrastructure – helping to power tomorrow’s grid. Read More…

The automotive industry faces a growing challenge: batteries that reach end-of-life but still retain 70-80% capacity. Strategic partnerships are transforming these batteries from cost liabilities into revenue-generating assets. Read More…

Deeper insights into EV battery health could prove highly valuable to vehicle OEMs – and help smooth their passage into second-life applications. We explain how we use data from battery packs, and what it can tell OEMs about their value for second-life applications. Read More…

Connected Energy announces the promotion of Geraint Castleton-White to Chief Projects Officer, bringing four decades of automotive engineering and manufacturing leadership to accelerate the company’s product and developments. Read More…

With behind-the-meter (BTM) battery storage now proven commercially viable, the focus shifts to optimisation. How do you extract maximum value from these investments? Read More…

CATL's mining suspension and China's export restrictions expose Europe's battery supply chain vulnerabilities. Second life EV batteries offer immediate domestic alternatives to volatile international markets and uncertain supply chains. Read More…

The UK's behind-the-meter (BTM) battery energy storage market is experiencing unprecedented growth. Rob Moore, Chief Business Development Officer, explains the forces driving this growth and why it’s a trend that will continue. Read More…

Circular economy thinking is gaining unprecedented political momentum. Tania Saxby, Head of Sustainability, explains why second life batteries can play a leading role in the circular economy and multiply the impact across a range of sectors. Read More…

Real-world data has demonstrated that the industry was too cautious in its predictions of EV battery performance. With now a growing body of evidence on second life battery safety, is it time to also shift our mindset and perceptions on this technology? Read More…

Concerns mounted this week after an influential trade association warned that waiting times for grid upgrades are killing electric van adoption. Could battery energy storage be part of the solution? Read More…