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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 second-life electric vehicle batteries could be repurposed as large-scale storage, helping Europe keep the surplus solar and wind energy that is currently wasted when generation outpaces demand. The idea is being discussed as a way to cut curtailment of renewables and make better use of battery packs retired from cars.

Why now: Growing interest in energy storage solutions as Europe scales up renewable generation

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• How old EV batteries could help prevent Europe from wasting solar and wind energy https://www. euronews.com/2026/09/28/a-gold -mine-how-old-ev-batteries-could-help-prevent-europe-from-wasting-solar-and-wind-ene # Climate # Energy # Renewables # EV # BEV # EU # Europe · Akshay@eupolicy.social · 5

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