Capstone Project

TECHNOLOGY CATEGORY

Internet-of-Things Devices

INDUSTRY SPONSOR

Student-led

PROBLEM SPACE

Sustainable Tech

DATE COMPLETED

December 07, 2019

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BatteREuse

Computer monitor displaying detailed graphs and data analysis related to battery metrics and energy consumption, with multicolored charts and numerical data on a dark interface.

Problem

Global efforts to mitigate climate change through both e-mobility and energy storage are curtailed by hidden costs associated with Lithiumion (Li-ion) batteries: high energy intensity, limited cycle life, and disposal barriers.

Approach

The team performed 20+ subject matter expert interviews with a wide variety of stakeholders across the battery lifecycle, including: cell manufacturers, system integrators, fleet owners, energy storage experts, second life battery repurposers, utilities, and recyclers.

Solution

The team built a scalable framework to collect battery usage data & provide actionable repurposing insights. This involved the development of an ESS, data collection pipeline, configurable dashboard UI & battery management system (BMS).