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Old EV batteries could stop Europe wasting 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
Euronews reports that second-life electric vehicle batteries could serve as storage to capture surplus solar and wind power in Europe, energy that is currently wasted when generation exceeds grid demand. The piece frames retired EV batteries as a 'gold mine' for the EU's energy transition, and the story is being shared in climate and energy policy discussions.
Why now: Interest in energy storage solutions is growing as Europe expands renewables and seeks to cut curtailment of clean power.
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