The Circular Future - Advancing Business Circularity 62. From EV to Energy Grid: The Startup Bridging Automotive, Energy, and the Circular Economy
What happens to an EV battery when the car wears out?
It turns out, quite a lot. Even after years on the road, most EV batteries retain 70–80% of their capacity. Instead of defaulting to recycling, there is a massive opportunity to give these batteries a "second life" as powerful energy storage systems.
In our latest episode of The Circular Future, @Stephanie McLarty sits down with @Nick Nesbitt, founder of @Mapleview Energy, to discuss how his startup is bridging the gap between the automotive and energy sectors.
Key highlights from the conversation:
- The Second Life Opportunity: Using "retired" batteries to create stationary energy storage for commercial and industrial customers.
- Real-World Impact: Nick walks us through Mapleview’s project, deploying a solar-connected microgrid to power electrified farm equipment.
- The "Frankenstein Strategy": Why speed to market and iterating with real customer feedback beats trying to build everything from scratch.
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