From Drive to Grid: Circular Business Models for Second-Life EV Batteries in Africa

As electric vehicle deployment accelerates alongside renewable energy expansion, Africa faces a critical opportunity to unlock the value of end-of-life EV batteries beyond mobility. This webinar examines how second-life EV batteries can be repurposed into stationary energy storage systems through circular business models tailored to African energy markets. Focusing on models such as Battery-as-a-Service, Energy-as-a-Service, and product-service systems, the session explores how business innovation, rather than technology alone, can reduce upfront costs, manage risk, and enable scale across mini-grids, commercial, industrial, and community energy systems. Grounded in Africa-relevant use cases, the webinar highlights how circular business models can support energy access, affordability, and system resilience, while embedding repair, reuse, and responsible end-of-life management from the outset. Designed for practitioners, policymakers, innovators, financiers, and development partners, the session offers practical insights into translating second-life battery potential into bankable, scalable energy solutions. #electricvehicle #Microgrid #Grid #ceprec