Second Life

What is Total Deployable Cost (TDC)?

Created September 11, 2026
Last updated September 15, 2026

Summary

Total Deployable Cost (TDC) is the real cost of putting a battery to work, not just its price.

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Total Deployable Cost (TDC) is a way to compare new, surplus and second-life batteries by total cost to deploy and operate, beyond simple €/kWh.

  • Why it matters: Reframes buying decisions; a differentiated Circunomics angle for BESS buyers
  • Often confused with: €/kWh

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