Battery Second Use Analysis and Demonstration: Cooperative Research and Development Final Report, CRADA Number CRD-13 -537

The goal of this project is to test the performance of used automotive batteries providing stationary energy storage services to the grid, identifying barriers and opportunities for widespread battery second use strategies. These goals will be achieved by the installation and testing of an energy storage system comprised of used EV batteries and supporting data provided by BMW. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) will complete test planning, modeling, and analysis tasks in support of this effort. Once complete, results will be applied to make recommendations on use strategies for used EV batteries, and to identify areas requiring further research.