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From Battery Potential to Commercial Reality: A Conversation with Andreas Hager
Why do battery deals break down when supply and demand both exist? Circunomics' new CRO Andreas Hager reveals the trust and data gaps stalling second-life battery trading and how the market can finally scale.
LFP vs NMC Battery: Second-Life Value Explained
Not all lithium-ion batteries are equal and the difference between LFP and NMC battery chemistry could cost you more than you think. Same State of Health, completely different value. LFP and NMC batteries age, price, and route differently across second life, resale, and recycling. If you are buying, selling, or deploying batteries without asking the chemistry question first, you are missing half the picture.
Battery Residual Value: What Your Battery Lot Is Worth
Most battery lots get priced by gut feel. That gap between scrap value and new-pack cost is where second-life pricing actually happens, and where sellers leave money on the table. Here's a practical breakdown of the four factors that determine what your lot is really worth, and how to argue for it.
SME Battery Procurement: Get Manufacturer Pricing
Battery pack prices dropped to USD 108/kWh in 2025. Yet many SME buyers are still getting inconsistent quotes, not because of the market, but because of how they communicate their needs. This post shows how a structured procurement brief closes that gap and unlocks manufacturer-level pricing without large volumes.
Battery Passport in 2026: Foundation, Not Fantasy
The Digital Battery Passport becomes mandatory on 18 February 2027, and 2026 is the year to get the foundation right. Most companies are either delaying action or expecting the passport to drive commercial returns on its own. This article cuts through both misconceptions and sets out what battery manufacturers, operators, and recyclers should actually focus on.
How to Make Your Surplus Battery Lot Buyer-Ready for BESS
You have surplus batteries. Moving them into BESS should be straightforward. It rarely is. Most deals stall not because of battery quality, but because the right documentation never travels with the lot. BESS buyers need more than a price and an SoH number. They need method transparency, thermal history, lot consistency data, and a traceable chain of custody. This guide walks through exactly what buyer-ready looks like from the seller's side: what to prepare, what buyers check first, and where most deals fall apart before they close.
Battery Sourcing in Europe: Why Access Is the Problem
Most supply channels still serve large OEMs, not smaller companies buying project by project. MOQs are too large, lead times are too long, and procurement processes move too slowly for real project demand. This article breaks down where battery sourcing in Europe still breaks down for smaller buyers, and what a more workable sourcing setup actually looks like.
B2B Battery Trading: From Registration to First Deal
B2B battery trading is full of friction — inconsistent listings, unclear condition data, unverified counterparties, and compliance surprises that show up too late. This guide walks you through the full trading process, step by step, from registration to your first closed deal. Whether you're moving surplus battery modules or sourcing second-life packs in Europe, here's what a structured process actually looks like.
Surplus Battery Qualification for BESS: A Proven Workflow
Not every surplus battery lot is ready for BESS, but most buyers find out too late. This article walks through a five-gate screening workflow, from first contact with a lot to a documented go/no-go decision. It covers SoH assessment, lot consistency, thermal event history, minimum data pack requirements, and the contract terms that protect buyers at closing. If you are sourcing second-life EV batteries for BESS or building a repeatable procurement process, this workflow gives your team a structured, defensible framework, from first filter to contract readiness.
Europe's Battery Data Problem Goes Beyond Supply
Europe's battery resilience depends on more than raw material supply. Battery traceability, battery data transparency, and circular data infrastructure are just as critical — especially as the EU Battery Regulation deadline approaches. This post explores why fragmented battery data is a structural weakness, and what the industry needs to do about it.
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