Mitsubishi joins PSA and other French partners in second-life batteries demonstration
10 July 2015
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) announced the launch of a joint demonstration project for utilizing used lithium-ion batteries from electric-powered vehicles. The project will be executed in partnership with Electricité de France (EDF); Forsee Power, a key provider of energy storage solutions sponsored by EDF; and PSA Peugeot Citroën. The demonstration project will be inaugurated in September 2015 at Forsee Power’s new Headquarters near Paris.
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The purpose of the project is to demonstrate efficient and economically feasible energy management practices based on the optimization of electricity storage, charging and generation technology with respect to existing demand.
The system includes the following:
High voltage (330 volts) Energy Storage System made from Peugeot iOn, Citroen C-Zero and Mitsubishi Motors i-MiEV used automotive battery packs.
Low voltage (48 Volts) Energy Storage System use of new automotive batteries.
Bi-directional battery energy consumption optimization (car to building and building to car).
The companies involved will consider establishing a new business model with energy storage systems utilizing such used batteries in the European market.
Could become a lower cost solution for people with home solar systems and/or for home DC stored EV charging system.
Posted by: HarveyD | 10 July 2015 at 08:13 AM