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News 27/05/2026

Connected Energy accelerates French BESS developments with first two building permits secured and new appointment

Dual announcement signals growing momentum in France as company advances its second life battery energy storage portfolio. Read More…

An artist's impression of Connected Energy's Scottow development

News 14/01/2026

Connected Energy to develop UK’s most advanced second-life EV battery testing facility

As a pioneer in second-life battery energy storage systems (BESS), Connected Energy is developing the UK’s most advanced EV battery testing facility in a major new investment. Read More…

Battery energy storage using second life batteries

Industry Insights 10/12/2025

Building a more resilient battery value chain for Europe and why we must act now

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…

Battery value cliff

Industry Insights 29/10/2025

The hidden economics of EV battery replacement: maximising second life value

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…

Bus in a cityscape

Industry Insights 21/10/2025

The coming wave: how Europe’s electric bus revolution could power tomorrow’s grid

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…

Second life Renault batteries in a Connected Energy second life battery energy storage system

Industry Insights 09/10/2025

From cost centre to profit centre: how strategic partnerships are unlocking the full value of EV batteries

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…

A row of buses in a depot

Industry Insights 25/09/2025

Data-driven battery insights: assessing second life value

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…

Industry Insights 09/09/2025

Geraint Castleton-White promoted to Chief Projects Officer as Connected Energy scales up operations

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…

Connected Energy launches in France

News 02/09/2025

Connected Energy launches French expansion with major second life BESS project

Connected Energy has secured grid connection for one of Europe's largest second-life battery energy storage deployments, marking the UK company's expansion into the French market with a 100MWh project Read More…

Second life batteries in a Connected Energy system

Industry Insights 22/08/2025

Maximising ROI from behind-the-meter energy storage systems

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…

Industry Insights 19/08/2025

CATL mining disruption underscores the case for European energy storage independence

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…

Robert Moore, Connected Energy

Industry Insights 12/08/2025

Why there’s never been a better time for Behind-the-Meter battery energy storage in the UK

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…

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