Battery energy storage can provide valuable services to help balance and improve the efficient operations of the grid. Storage can also complement renewable generation by storing solar energy when it is plentiful and distributing it to customers when it is needed most.
Like cell phone, laptop and electric vehicle batteries, most of the batteries used in utility energy storage applications will degrade over time and eventually reach an “end of life.” At Roadhouse Battery Energy Storage, we believe in the importance of responsible and sustainable practices when it comes to energy storage technologies. This includes the proper recycling and management of batteries.
What you need to know:
The materials used in battery energy storage facilities are valuable even after more than 20 years of use. Many of the battery manufacturers we work with offer to reclaim their lithium-ion batteries as the parts can be recycled and used in new products.
The materials extracted during recycling can be used in a wide variety of consumer products such as lubricating grease, concrete additives and some glass products.
Our commitment:
We require our vendors to provide recycling certificates to ensure all applicable regulations are followed in the recycling and disposal of battery storage related equipment.
Following EPA guidelines, we do not dispose of batteries in municipal landfills.
Requirements for the disposal of lithium-ion batteries are found in Part 273 of the Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations.