Battery second life

V1.0

This methodology covers projects that refurbish or regenerate used batteries, extend their usable lifetime, reduce hazardous waste, and avoid the production of new batteries. Eligible battery applications include starting, lighting, and ignition (SLI) batteries; light means of transport batteries (LMT); electric vehicle (EV) batteries; and energy storage systems (ESS). Eligible battery chemistries include nickel-metal hydride (NiMH), lithium-ion (Li-ion), and lead-acid (Pb-acid) batteries.

Methodology name	Battery second life
Version	1.0
Methodology ID	RIV-REC-02-BAT-V1.0
Release date	February 4th, 2025
Status	In use

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Acknowledgements 🤝

This methodology was developed by Riverse with support from Kees Wielenga (Ffact) and Alexandre Borde (Cibola Partners), and funding from the EU Green Advisory Service for Sustainable Investments Support program.