Special report: from laboratory to industry, storage makes its mark - The European storage market is booming; Second-life batteries: a key concept to be better understood; Batteries: don't play with fire

The European storage market is booming: Europe is filling up on stationary electrochemical batteries, whether for grid flexibility, residential, commercial or industrial applications. Second-life batteries, a key concept to be better understood: By 2030, the stock of electric vehicle batteries at the end of their first use should be substantial. Faced with this situation, Avere-France and the Club Stockage d'Energies of the Association Technique Energie Environnement have explored various avenues for extending the life and use of this equipment. Many regulatory, technical and economic challenges remain to be overcome. Batteries, don't play with fire: As the number of batteries grows, it is essential to take greater account of safety issues, in particular by carrying out tests and adapting regulations. Improperly used, this equipment can burn, and sometimes even explode