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Old EV batteries could store Europe's wasted renewable energy
Original: How old EV batteries could help prevent Europe from wasting solar and wind energy https://www. euronews.com/2026/09/28/a
A Euronews report examines how retired electric vehicle batteries could be given a second life as stationary storage across Europe. As solar and wind capacity grows, grids increasingly discard renewable electricity when supply outstrips demand, and repurposed EV batteries could capture that surplus. The idea is drawing attention among clean energy and EU policy communities as a way to cut waste and strengthen energy storage.
Why now: Renewable energy curtailment and second-life battery storage are topical as Europe scales up solar and wind.
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