MG Motor India has joined forces with LOHUM, India's largest producer of sustainable energy transition materials, to establish a comprehensive ecosystem for the reuse, and life cycle management of EV batteries. MG India and LOHUM partnership aims to develop the concept of second-life solutions for batteries, ensuring their efficient use and contributing to the circular economy. The project will harness the potential of used batteries by repurposing them as Battery Energy Storage Products (BESS), effectively extending their life cycle and optimising resource usage.
Under the collaboration, LOHUM will reuse end-of-first-life batteries of MG electric vehicles to build sustainable 2nd-life Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for a wide variety of clean energy applications in India's urban and rural landscape. LOHUM's proprietary repurposing technology will be used to maximise the potential of cells before recycling, using healthy cells high on Remaining Useful Life (RUL) to build sustainable 2nd-life BESS for a wide variety of clean energy applications.
Rajeev Chaba, CEO Emeritus, MG Motor India, stated, "At MG, we have always believed in fostering innovation and sustainability. Battery energy storage solutions (BESS) hold immense potential to revolutionise India's energy landscape, with their versatile applications, affordability, and undeniable support for local communities. Through this India can unlock a future where clean, reliable, and low-cost energy storage becomes a reality, empowering communities, households, and entire rural areas alike while driving sustainable development and energy independence for the nation."
Rajat Verma, Founder and CEO, LOHUM, "Through our expertise in battery material recycling and low-carbon refining, we will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient use of MG's EV batteries. By repurposing these batteries as BESS, we contribute to making the clean energy transition circular and address the critical need for reliable power supply in community centres."
The initial offering under this partnership will be a 100 per cent Off-Grid, 5kWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to meet the essential energy needs of urban and rural India by solving the end-of-life EV battery problem and organizing the battery waste sector. The BESS will provide uninterrupted power supply even in regions with unreliable grid infrastructure.
