DNV is collaborating with ACCIONA Energía, a leading renewable energy company based in Madrid, to assess second-life battery energy storage systems (BESS) against European standards and industry best practices.
ACCIONA Energía, the world’s largest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil fuel legacy, is exploring the reuse of batteries from its fleet of Silence electric scooters in line with the EU Batteries Regulation (EU 2023/1542), which promotes circular economy principles in electronic equipment.
The project evaluates the feasibility of repurposing e-scooter batteries for stationary, less power-intensive applications—extending battery lifespans, reducing waste, and lowering the carbon footprint of ACCIONA Energía’s asset portfolio. (....)