Our guest speaker, Andy Leach from BloombergNEF, provided an outlook into the sodium-ion battery market in 2023. He discussed the latest trends and developments, including benchmarking cost estimates for sodium-ion batteries compared to other battery technologies. Additionally, he highlighted key milestones and advancements in the sodium battery industry, shedding light on its potential impact on the energy storage landscape. Note: This short podcast was recorded at The Battery Show Europe 2023, Stuttgart, Germany

In this podcast, the speaker discusses the implications of EU battery regulations on the BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) industry in Europe. The speaker express her opinion on how these regulations can enhance sustainability and quality standards within the EU market. Additionally, the speaker addresses the utilization of different cell chemistries such as NMC, LFP, and Na-ion, offering insights into which chemistry is likely to be adopted in BESS in the future. Furthermore, the speaker explores the concept of second-life batteries in BESS applications and provides insights into operational expenditure (OPEX) management within the BESS sector.

This podcast focuses on the repurposing of EV batteries for energy storage systems (ESS).

Lorenzo Bergamaschi highlights Allye's approach to using intact EV battery packs for grid applications, avoiding the complex and costly process of dismantling and reassembling batteries.

He emphasizes the importance of safety, the innovative testing and grading system developed with their EV recycler partners, and the economic and environmental benefits of repurposing batteries over recycling.

His discussion with Dr. Simon Engelke & Mariam also touch on navigating the challenges and strategies related to logistics, insurance, and regulatory compliance, particularly with the upcoming battery passport in the EU.

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