On June 4, 2026, B2U Storage Solutions announced a multi‐year supply agreement with Waymo to repurpose batteries removed from autonomous electric vehicles once they reach the end of their automotive life. Under this partnership, batteries retired from Waymo’s fleets in California and Texas will be reconfigured into stationary battery energy storage systems (BESS) that interconnect to local power grids and deliver grid‐stabilizing services.
The collaboration establishes a circular battery lifecycle by extending the operational use of lithium‐ion packs by several years before final recycling. B2U’s proprietary EV Pack Storage (EPS) technology transforms used electric vehicle modules into fully integrated energy storage units, enabling the capture and dispatch of surplus renewable energy during low‐demand periods and supporting peak‐load requirements. After completing their second life in grid applications, the batteries will be processed for component recovery and safe recycling, maximizing resource efficiency and minimizing electronic waste.
Freeman Hall, Chief Executive Officer of B2U Storage Solutions, noted that the agreement represents a significant advance in turning end‐of‐service batteries into reliable, bankable alternatives to newly manufactured energy storage units. “By redeploying these battery packs as grid‐scale storage, we unlock value that would otherwise be lost through direct recycling, while providing critical support for rapidly evolving electricity systems,” Hall said.
Adam Lenz, Head of Sustainability & Environment at Waymo, emphasized the environmental and economic benefits of the initiative. “Our partnership with B2U enhances the circular economy and reinforces our commitment to sustainability,” Lenz said. “These batteries will continue to deliver clean energy and community value long after they leave our vehicles.”
Deploying used EV batteries in power networks helps stabilize local grids and advance clean‐energy integration. The program is set to transition thousands of retired autonomous vehicles into generation assets, bolstering grid reliability in regions where Waymo’s self‐driving services already operate.
Source: GlobeNewswire
