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The reuse of Lithium-ion batteries has become an important topic in recent years, as more and more people are looking for ways to reduce their environmental impact. Li-ion batteries are widely used in many electronic devices. As these devices become more widespread, so does the number of batteries that are discarded every year.
One solution is the reuse of lithium-ion batteries locally. For example, Li-ion batteries can be rearranged for use in energy storage systems. This reduces the need to produce new batteries and extends the life of existing batteries.
The report demonstrates the reusability of lithium-ion batteries for street lamps, which is a practical and innovative solution that helps reduce the amount of waste batteries while reducing the environmental impact of lighting systems.
Used battery sources
Batteries that no longer meet the requirements for operation in demanding applications are collected, repaired and upgraded and reused for the purpose of less demanding applications where they are used as battery electricity storage units. As a suitable source of partially used rechargeable batteries in the local environment, the following are:
The collection and reuse of lithium-ion batteries in the local environment has great potential as it enables greater sustainability, reduced waste and benefits the local community. We examined some ways in which the collection and reuse of lithium-ion batteries can be carried out locally:
1. Collection of spent batteries; Local authorities, companies or organisations shall set up programmes to collect spent lithium-ion batteries. In various locations, such as shops, schools, offices or municipal buildings, special containers are set up to collect batteries. These batteries are then handed over properly and safely for recycling or appropriate reuse.
2. Refurbishment and reuse of batteries; Spent lithium-ion batteries are inspected, tested and refurbished for reuse in other applications such as energy storage tanks, security systems or even street lamps, as mentioned earlier. This requires appropriate expertise and procedures for battery refurbishment to ensure their safety, performance and reliability.
3. Training local communities: Local communities are informed about the importance of recycling lithium-ion batteries and the potential benefits of reuse. By informing about proper battery management and raising awareness about collection and reuse, the active participation of the population in preserving the environment is encouraged.
4. Cooperation with local businesses; Local authorities can work with local companies involved in recycling or refurbishing lithium-ion batteries and reusing them in new applications. This cooperation can establish an effective system for collecting and handing over end-of-life batteries, increasing the chances of their proper recycling or reuse.
5. Promotion of local projects; Local authorities can promote local projects dealing with the development of new applications and technologies for the reuse of lithium-ion batteries. This may include research, innovation and cooperation with local universities, businesses and NGOs.
It is important that the collection, refurbishment and reuse of lithium-ion batteries comply with relevant safety standards, environmental guidelines and local and national legislation. Cooperation between local stakeholders is crucial for the successful implementation of the sustainable practice of collecting and reusing lithium-ion batteries in the local environment.
Batteries that will no longer be suitable for use in demanding applications shall be collected, inspected and, if necessary, repaired and upgraded. Depending on their comparable capacities and voltages, battery assemblies are integrated into new applications through a battery management system.
The process of processing these batteries includes:
The added value of the battery is thus significantly increased, durability increases, and the actual battery life can also triple and come close to the theoretical calculations of battery usability, which is up to 20 years.
