NESS Powerbank
5 kWh system for nano-grid livelihood and commercial applications using electric vehicle battery
As of today, the first prototype provides lighting for the local market in Ahorwa Bhawani village in Uttar Pradesh, where there is no grid power, helping 56 vendors do business after sunset.
About
We worked with Electric Vehicle manufacturers to repurpose their batteries for rural nano grids. Commercialising second-life batteries help OEMs recover recycling costs for these batteries.
During the process, I tackled a number of challenges with the design, like:
· Ease of assembly and use;
· Modularity
· Recyclability at end-of-life
Goal was to build affordable, and simple-to-manufacture system without compromising its aesthetics, and use standard parts that are repairable and recyclable. By these products we aim to be a major contributor in recovering maximum value for batteries and help make the battery ecosystem truly circular.
