Wake up to the damage we are doing to our planet and do what you can to fix it

The world has woken up to the fact that we have caused immense damage to our only planet and urgent interventions are needed to try to stem the tide. We all know this, and it's the fire behind strict and ambitious climate change targets for countries around the world, one could argue that we have little time left and that it’s now or never.

South Africa’s fleet of predominantly, coal-fired power stations can barely keep the lights on while pumping toxins into the atmosphere. We need to make changes, and those changes need to be made now.?To secure available power no matter the weather conditions or time of day, there needs to be battery storage. This means that if there is no wind or sun, the power is stored in large battery systems to supply the demand, and as the sun and wind become favourable again (such as daytime for solar and wind for turbines), the batteries are recharged. Once we understand this, we understand that batteries are a fundamental cog in the renewable energy machine.

The best batteries for energy storage are lithium-iron phosphate batteries. There is currently no suitable recycling option for these batteries, meaning that in the absence of a company such as REVOV who offer 2nd LiFe batteries, they would end up in landfills - again, against the spirit of turning the tide on our harm to the environment.

What are 2nd LiFe batteries:

2nd LiFe lithium-ion batteries are batteries that have reached the end of their useful life in their original application, but can still be used in other applications that require less demanding performance specifications. These batteries are collected from electric vehicles, such as cars or buses.

After being removed from their original application, these batteries are tested to determine their remaining capacity and performance characteristics. They are then repurposed for use in other applications, such as stationary energy storage systems for homes, buildings, or communities, or as backup power for data centers.

By giving these batteries a "second life," their useful lifespan is extended and their environmental impact is reduced, since they don't need to be recycled or disposed of as hazardous waste as quickly. Additionally, 2nd LiFe batteries provide a more affordable alternative to new lithium-ion batteries.