Batteries play an essential role in the energy transition. The demand for batteries and energy storage is growing rapidly, partly due to the increasing supply of solar and wind energy, ongoing grid congestion, and the phasing out of the netting scheme. At the same time, the production of batteries has downsides: the use of raw materials from polluting mines, CO2 emissions, high recycling costs, and a strong dependence on imports. The circular battery systems from Zhero Systems, founded as Refurb Battery, offer a better alternative. By using (home) batteries, households can utilize their self-generated electricity more efficiently, and businesses can still establish and grow despite limited grid capacity.
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Smart use of materials
The circular battery systems from Zhero Systems are Circular by Design: from the design aimed at achieving the longest possible lifespan and responsible handling of raw materials.
The systems are produced in the Netherlands based on previously manufactured battery cells that are reused. They are designed for repair and reuse, with the ultimate recovery and reuse of raw materials considered from the very beginning.
Marty Smits, co-founder of Zhero Systems: 'At Zhero Systems, we believe that the energy transition will only truly succeed when we use valuable raw materials for as long and as often as possible. We need to become less dependent on other countries. Together with partners in the battery industry, we are building circular solutions. We are proud that Greenchoice and Invest-NL share this vision with us and support us in bringing this to scale in practice.'
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Erik van Engelen, CEO of Greenchoice: 'By investing early in Zhero Systems, Greenchoice provides its business and private customers access to circular battery solutions. This enables customers to contribute to the reuse of rare metals while optimizing their use of generated green electricity.'
Emma den Held, Senior Investment Manager at Invest-NL: 'Zhero Systems is building a scalable circular battery chain in the Netherlands. By smartly managing critical raw materials, they directly increase the available storage capacity. With this investment, we support a solution that strengthens the energy system and accelerates the circular economy.'
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