The multi-energy company Galp, in collaboration with BeePlanet and BMW, has launched a pioneering energy storage system that utilizes electric vehicle batteries at the end of their lifecycle to power ultra-fast chargers at one of its service stations located in Alcalá de Henares.
The "Second Life Batteries" project aims to reduce emissions associated with the lifecycle of electric vehicle batteries by extending their useful life and decreasing the energy required from the electrical grid by ultra-fast charging hubs, thus facilitating the development of these infrastructures.
The system has been installed in a container with a capacity of 368 kWh, connected to two 180 kW chargers, capable of consecutively charging up to nine vehicles using minimal grid power.
Over 15 years ago, Galp installed the first electric charger at a service station on a European highway. Since then, Galp's charging infrastructure has nearly doubled each year since 2020.
"We believe that mobility will become increasingly electrified and that its large-scale adoption is essential to reduce emissions. Galp is at the forefront of mobility transformation, with innovative projects that ensure access to increasingly sustainable energies and fuels for a growing number of people,» states João Diogo Marques da Silva, EVP.
By the end of the first half of the year, the company reached five thousand operational points in the Iberian Peninsula, marking a milestone in building a leadership position in offering services for electric mobility. Galp will continue investing to double its network again, promoting the removal of obstacles to adopting more sustainable forms of mobility.
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