German firm gives 'second life' to used EV batteries
Thursday, 21 August 2025 () Aachen, Germany (AFP) Aug 21, 2025
A German company is putting used electric vehicle batteries to new use by stacking them into fridge-size units that homes and businesses can use to store their excess solar and wind energy. This week, the company Voltfang - which means "catching volts" - opened its first industrial site in Aachen, near the Belgian and Dutch borders. With around 100 staff, Voltfang says it is the bi