General Motors has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Nevada-based battery recycler Redwood Materials meant to speed up deployment of vitality storage methods utilizing each new U.S.-manufactured batteries from GM and second-life battery packs from GM electrical autos.
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“The marketplace for grid-scale batteries and backup energy isn’t simply increasing, it’s turning into important infrastructure,” stated Kurt Kelty, VP of batteries, propulsion and sustainability at GM. “Electrical energy demand is climbing, and it’s solely going to speed up. To fulfill that problem, the U.S. wants vitality storage options that may be deployed shortly, economically, and made proper right here at house. GM batteries can play an integral position. We’re not simply making higher vehicles — we’re shaping the way forward for vitality resilience.”
In June, Redwood Supplies launched Redwood Vitality, a brand new enterprise that deploys each used EV packs and new modules into quick, low-cost energy-storage methods constructed to fulfill surging energy demand from AI information facilities and different functions. The partnership with GM permits Redwood to pair that integration experience with each second-life GM EV packs and new U.S.-built batteries, delivering a home answer from cell to system.
Already, GM second-life electrical automobile batteries are being repurposed to assist energy what is predicted to be the biggest second-life battery improvement on this planet, at Redwood’s 12-MW/63-MWh installation in Sparks, Nevada, supporting the AI infrastructure firm Crusoe.
“Electrical energy demand is accelerating at an unprecedented tempo, pushed by AI and the speedy electrification of every thing from transportation to business,” stated JB Straubel, founder and CEO of Redwood Supplies. “Each GM’s second-life EV batteries and new batteries could be deployed in Redwood’s vitality storage methods, delivering quick, versatile energy options and strengthening America’s vitality and manufacturing independence.”
GM and Redwood Supplies count on to announce extra particulars on their plans later in 2025.
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