Repurposing

Repurposing Batteries for Second Life

Not Every End-of-Life Battery is Finished. When we assessed end-of-life batteries arriving at our facility, we discovered that many cells still had 80% or more of their original capacity. Shredding them for minerals felt wasteful.

So, we built a second capability. We test every cell that arrives at our facility. The ones with residual health don't go to the shredder. They go to LiGRID — our sustainable battery energy storage system, built entirely from repurposed lithium-ion cells.

LiGRID delivers up to 60% lower operational costs and a lifespan up to twice that of conventional lead-acid alternatives. And every unit is a battery that didn't become landfill.

Why Repurposing Matters

Maximizes Resource Utilization

60% lower running cost compared to conventional lead-acid battery systems, with a lifespan of approximately 3 years.

2X operational life

compared to lead-acid battery systems, with up to 2,000+ charge-discharge cycles.

Built with sustainable batteries

LiGRID is built with 2nd life batteries and investing in this is both an environment friendly choice & a smart business move

CO₂ reduction

Every LiGRID system extends existing battery life by 3 years, avoiding the energy-intensive mining and manufacturing of new cells.

The Repurposing Process

STEP 01
Collection & Dismantling

End-of-life lithium-ion batteries are collected from EVs (2W, 3W, and 4W), battery OEMs, and industrial operators. Packs are dismantled into individual modules and cells for assessment.

STEP 02
Cell Testing

Each cell undergoes comprehensive diagnostic testing: internal resistance, State of Health (SoH), temperature performance, and capacity verification. This acts as a quality check to ensure only cells that meet our performance standards advance to the next stage.

STEP 03
Cell Grading

Cells are categorized by health status and performance level. Cells with ≥80% SoH are approved for reuse. Cells below this threshold are sent for material recovery and recycling. The grading process guarantees that every LiGRID system meets a consistent, verified performance standard.

STEP 04
System Assembly

Graded cells are assembled into LiGRID Battery Energy Storage Systems ranging from 2 kWh compact wall-mounted units for small commercial applications to 250 kWh cabinet systems for industrial and infrastructure deployments. Each system is equipped with an advanced Smart Battery Management System (BMS), enabling remote monitoring, predictive diagnostics, and optimized thermal management.

STEP 05
Deployment & Commissioning

LiGRID systems are installed and commissioned at customer sites. Remote monitoring begins immediately, providing real-time performance data and predictive maintenance alerts. Our customers receive comprehensive documentation on the repurposed cell specifications, cycle life estimates, and warranty details.

What is LiGRID?

LiGRID is our range of sustainable Battery Energy Storage Systems, available from 2 kWh to 250 kWh. It is deployed across hospitals, corporate offices, manufacturing plants, hotels, EV charging infrastructure, telecom sites, and more.

Every LiGRID system is:

  • Engineered using tested and graded second-life LFP cells from end-of-life EV batteries
  • Designed for seamless solar PV integration, unlocking up to 50% peak tariff savings
  • Digitally managed through advanced BMS, minimizing the need for on-site intervention
  • A cost-efficient alternative to diesel generators and lead-acid UPS systems across its lifecycle

Repurposing is Not a Compromise

It is the smarter, cleaner, and more economical alternative — and it begins with batteries that the
world had already written off.

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