Rebaba is leading a new national collaboration together with Stena Recycling, OKQ8 Group, Smartports, and RISE Research Institutes of Sweden to place Sweden at the forefront of more sustainable energy and circular battery reuse. Together, the partners are launching an industry-wide initiative to scale up a circular, responsible, and traceable battery value chain: from testing and upcycling of EV batteries, to second-life deployment in energy storage systems, and finally to recycling at end of life. The collaboration has been awarded support from Vinnova, Sweden’s innovation agency, under the call Scaling a sustainable battery value chain. The total project value is approximately €2.4 million, of which €1.1 million is funded by Vinnova. “Sweden has a strong position with access to raw materials, fossil-free electricity, expertise, and strong companies and other actors. [...] Sweden and Europe need to advance their positions for long-term competitiveness and reduced vulnerability. That is why this initiative is important" , says Ida Langborg, who is responsible for sustainable value chains at Vinnova. Rebaba designs and manufactures circular energy storage systems built from second-life electric vehicle batteries, offering sustainable and cost-efficient alternatives to new battery production. The project aims to accelerate Sweden’s transition toward a circular and resilient energy system by connecting industrial innovation, recycling expertise, research, and value chain respons
