Innovation projects
Innovation is at the core of all betteries products. To further strengthen our innovation roadmap and cooperation network, we actively participate in different publicly funded projects.
The Horizon Europe framework program is key in enabling the scaling up of scientific results. Other national programs are also supporting the technology transfer by fostering cooperation between universities & research institutions and companies.
Participating in these types of projects is strategic for betteries as it helps us develop and test new technology as well as it provides us the opportunity to integrate new innovative elements developed by our project partners.
Since our foundation in 2018, we have been involved in the below listed innovation projects. If you are looking for a partner for your upcoming project, please contact us at info@betteries.com.
BatteReverse
Project title: A next-generation automated and connected process for increased safety, efficiency, and sustainability of Li-ion BATTEry REVERSE logistics
Partners: 11 partners from 6 countries
betteries’ contribution: Industrial partner supporting the definition of research and market needs, as well as testing and validating approaches and ideas
Funding: This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Programme under grant agreement n°101103706.
Project status: ongoing, timeline: May 2023 – October 2026
Goals:
BatteReverse is working towards building the next generation of battery reverse logistics. It is expected that 1.7 million tonnes of batteries will have reached their end of life by 2030. We are developing necessary technologies, processes, and partnerships to give EV batteries a second life. Through a set of activities, we are enhancing efficiency and safety, demonstrate innovative reverse logistics pilots, and empower the European circularity.
As part of the project, we have created a community where you can engage and interact with experts, enthusiasts, and thought leaders on issues, challenges, and benefits of the diverse aspects of battery reverse logistics.
Related publications:
- battereverse Community: Home | BatteReverse (circle.so)
- Stakeholder Map: Explore the stakeholder map to discover the dynamic landscape of the reverse logistics value chain and gain insights into the various actors operating within it. Reverse logistics of EV batteries stakeholder map (battereverse.eu)
- Follow all the news and publications: BatteReverse – Blog
HELENA
Project title: Development of a hybrid-based Machine Learning degradation model for second-life batteries
Partner: Technical University Berlin
betteries’ contribution: Industrial partner with expertise in battery repurposing
Funding: This project has received funding from the Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung.
Project status: ongoing, timeline: April 2023 – March 2026
Goals:
- Battery Aging database – NMC battery modules
- Non-intrusive battery module (and cell) characterization (e.g. EIS)
- Post-mortem cell analysis (Laser Scanning Microscope)
- Building electrochemical degradation model
- Building hybrid model – insights by means of ML
Related publications:
- betteries blog: Launch of project Helena (20 Jun 2023)
REEFLEX
Project title: REplicable, interoperable, cross-sector solutions and Energy services for demand side FLEXibility
Partners: 27 partners from 12 countries (see full list here: https://reeflexhe.eu/partners/)
betteries’ contribution: Technology developer and participation in the prototyping & demonstration activities
Funding: This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation programme under Grant Agreement No 101096192.
Project status: ongoing, timeline: January 2023 – December 2026
Goals:
- REEFLEX EU Horizon project aims to generate niches of opportunities for new cross-sector energy services provided by SMEs and start-ups in demand-side flexibility markets and to increase the participation of energy consumers in demand-side flexibility markets.
- To this end, the project is developing an interoperability platform and service catalogue, including both HW and SW elements. betteries role in this project is to provide a 2nd-life battery solution to be integrated in the platform, providing the required flexibility.
Related publications:
- Project homepage: https://reeflexhe.eu/
- Project Press Release 19 Feb 2024: https://reeflexhe.eu/press-release-empowering-tomorrows-energy-landscape-a-year-of-innovation-and-growth/
- Linkedin: Introduction of consortium member betteries
BetterBatteries
Project title: Feasibility study for 2nd-life battery storage to increase energy efficiency and grid stability
Partner: Grazer ENERGIEAgentur, Virtual Vehicle GmbH
betteries’ contribution: Industrial partner with expertise in deploying 2nd-life batteries
Funding: This project has received funding from FFG – Die Österreichische Förderagentur für wirtschaftsnahe Forschung, Entwicklung und Innovation.
Project status: completed, timeline: 2023
Goals:
- Building electrochemical model – accelerating development Batt. Analytics platform
- Economic assessment of betterCube
- Understanding the Austrian market
- Access to real consumption data (from Graz energy agency)
Related publications:
SOLUTIONSplus
Project title: SOLUTIONSplus – Integrating Urban Electric Mobility Solutions in the Context of the Paris Agreement, the Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda
betteries’ contribution: Technology provider under the European innovations call (year 2021)
Funding: This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 875041.
Project status: completed, August 2022 – September 2023
Goals:
SOLUTIONSplus brings together cities, industry, research, implementing organisations and finance partners and establishes a global platform for shared, public and commercial e-mobility solutions to kick start the transition towards low-carbon urban mobility. The project encompasses city level demonstrations to test different types of innovative and integrated e-mobility solutions, complemented by a comprehensive toolbox, capacity development and replication activities. Demonstration actions are being launched in Hanoi (Vietnam), Pasig (Philippines), Lalitpur/Kathmandu (Nepal), Kigali (Rwanda), Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), Quito (Ecuador), Montevideo (Uruguay), Madrid (Spain), Nanjing (China) and Hamburg (Germany).
betteries has supported the project as an external technology provider to test and validate different e-mobility solutions in Asia.
- Together with the University of Transport Technology (UTT), we installed a charging station based on 2nd-life batteries at the Aeon mall in Hanoi. The station supported the launching of the shared e-2 wheeler system developed by the local company QiQ Elevate Mobility,
- The company Tojo Motors – sitting in Pasig, Philippines – has completed the development of the prototype of a flexible vehicle, an e-quadricycle for passenger and cargo use to support the City’s day-to-day operations. The company has tested different types of batteries. Together with them, we integrated our 2nd-life batteires into the vehicles and run several tests to assess the opportunities and challenges in using this type of batteries for micro-mobility applications.
POCITYF
Project title: POsitive Energy CITY Transformation Framework
Partner: see full list of partners here: https://pocityf.eu/about/
betteries’ contribution: betteries is an industrial partner developing and testing 2nd-life battery storage systems.
Funding: This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and Innovation programme under grant agreement N° 864400.
Project status: ongoing, timeline: October 2019 – September 2024 (extended 9 months)
Goals:
- Developing, implementing, and testing different types of positive energy districts in the selected cities, to help historical cities become greener, smarter, and more livable while respecting their cultural heritage.
- Alkmaar and Evora were selected as Lighthouse cities to test POCITYF’s innovative solutions. In addition, six fellow cities, Bari, Celije, Granada, Hvidovre, Ioannina, and Uipest will observe and replicate POCITYF’s model.
Related publications:
- Consortium meeting at Alkmaar: let’s talk about our results so far (https://pocityf.eu/news/consortium-meeting-at-alkmaar-lets-talk-about-our-results-so-far/)
- POCITYF as one of the winners at the .eu Web Awards! (https://pocityf.eu/news/pocityf-as-one-of-the-winners-at-the-eu-web-awards/)