Energy storage for telecom towers using recycled batteries
In Rwanda, considerable efforts have been made to reduce dependence on fossil fuels for stationary and mobility applications. This results in a huge influx of retired batteries on the market with no effective after-life management facilities.
Léandre Berwa, co-founder of the Rwandan start-up SLS Energy, explains his project: “We’ve created an energy storage solution using repurposed batteries for telecom towers and eventually for mini-grids. This solution focuses on software to optimize the configuration, state estimation, and protection of second-life batteries. The batteries are monitored remotely using IoT sensors and cloud technology to ensure safety and predictive analytics.”
This project exploits the residual value of retired batteries. This, along with its optimization, connectivity and cloud technologies, will contribute to a sustainable adoption of electric mobility and renewable energy in the region.
