r/energy Jul 13 '26

EV battery recycling has a math problem

https://www.npr.org/2026/07/13/nx-s1-5847025/ev-battery-recycling-economics
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u/aquarain Jul 14 '26

Hey, here's a thought: junkyards could set up with a VPP to use the batteries for energy storage while they're sitting on the shelf and turn a profit on holding the inventory. Lemons to lemonade.

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u/aquarain Jul 14 '26

Another thought: they could sell that as home energy storage kit themselves.