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Old EV batteries could store Europe's wasted solar and wind power
Original: How old EV batteries could help prevent Europe from wasting solar and wind energy https://www. euronews.com/2026/09/28/a
Euronews reports that used electric vehicle batteries could be given a second life as stationary storage across Europe, capturing surplus solar and wind energy that is otherwise curtailed or wasted. The idea is framed as both a waste-reduction measure and a way to strengthen the EU's renewable energy system, turning a growing pile of retired batteries into a resource for grid storage.
Why now: Renewable curtailment and battery reuse are pressing topics as Europe scales up solar and wind capacity
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