Wolfenbüttel and Ludwigsburg: Pilot project for second-life batteries started

Wolfenbüttel and Ludwigsburg: Pilot project for second-life batteries started

In the Lower Saxony city of Wolfenbüttel and in the Ludwigsburg district of Baden-Württemberg, an innovative solution to use used electric vehicle batteries is being tested. As part of the FLUXLICON research project, the focus is on the integration of second-life electricity storage stores in order to use these valuable resources sustainably. The idea behind this project is simple: batteries that are no longer suitable for cars can continue to save energy efficiently. After their use in the vehicle, they keep about 80 percent of their original capacity.

The Fluxlicon research project goes beyond the traditional use of energy storage by focusing on the modular design and the diverse integration of batteries from different manufacturers and sizes. This not only enables tailor -made solutions for different municipal applications, but also promotes the flexibility and availability of the storage systems.

pilot municipalities in focus

Wolfenbüttel and Ludwigsburg, both of which were selected, take part in the pilot project, to act as a pioneer in the energy transition. From autumn 2024, both municipalities will be equipped with a special memory, which consists of 16 used batteries from different manufacturers. Ludwigsburg plans to integrate this memory into the so -called renewable neighborhood concept on its administrative campus. The focus is on increasing the proportion of electricity from local photovoltaic systems.

In Wolfenbüttel, on the other hand, the Fluxlicon memory is used as part of a project to optimize the supply of the urban sewage treatment plant. This sewage treatment plant is one of the largest electricity consumers in the city and is supported by the planned photovoltaic open space systems. Due to the intermediate storage, the sewage treatment plant can be supplied with locally generated electricity even in shady times, which means that a higher proportion of renewable energies in overall supply is implemented. At the same time, this solution relieves the local power grids.

A look into the future of energy supply

Both projects not only serve their own energy supply, but also set standards for future energy storage concepts in other cities and municipalities. The knowledge gained during piloting is designed to be publicly accessible so that other municipalities can benefit from the experience.

The Fluxlicon project, which is funded by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK), brings together a large number of actors, including PEM Motion, Conac, the RWTH Aachen, Dekra and the Agency for Renewable Energies. A central aspect of research is the development of a Trusted platform that provides structured and relevant battery data in order to facilitate reused used batteries.

Due to this cooperation and the development of sustainable solutions, a new era of energy integration is initiated, which is of both ecologically and economically importance. With Fluxlicon, not only the pilot municipalities, but also the entire society gain valuable knowledge of the innovative use of second-life batteries.