As productive use of renewable energy (PURE) markets continue to grow across sub-Saharan Africa, a new challenge is emerging: what happens to the batteries powering electric mobility, irrigation, cooling and other income-generating technologies when they reach the end of their first life?
This report explores how second-life batteries and circularity can help address this challenge by retaining valuable energy storage capacity within the system rather than allowing it to be lost through premature disposal. Drawing on insights from seven companies supported through PREO, Energy Catalyst and EEP Africa, the report examines the commercial, technical and market conditions needed to scale battery reuse and repurposing across the region.
