From Waste to Watts: Unlocking Safe, Second-Life Energy Storage for Africa’s Mini-Grids
As electric vehicles (EVs) surge globally, the retirement of EV batteries is creating a new kind of challenge—how to safely manage this growing stream of battery e-waste.
In Africa, this challenge intersects with a pressing opportunity: the urgent need for affordable, reliable energy storage to support renewable-powered mini-grids in underserved communities.
This webinar, hosted by the CEPREC team at Kigali Collaborative Research Centre (KCRC), explores how second-life EV batteries—still holding substantial capacity—can be safely repurposed to meet this need. We’ll explore:
- Safety protocols and standards for battery reuse
- Circular business models that enable scale and impact
- Real-world case studies from across the continent
- Financing implications and risk management
Join us to learn how the circular economy is transforming waste into opportunity—safely powering Africa’s energy future.
