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Hyundai, LG Energy, Wonik launch Korea pilot to reuse EV batteries for ESS
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Fusion42 · 10 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Hyundai Motor Group, LG Energy Solution, and Wonik PNE have launched a pilot project in South Korea to repurpose used batteries from Hyundai and Kia's EVs as energy storage systems (ESS). The project aims to verify technology, safety, and business models to enable a circular economy for EV batteries integrated with fast charging infrastructure.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy, and 3 sources have reported it.
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You now face an open door in building solutions that convert used EV batteries into grid storage. The integration with fast chargers means your product can fit directly into existing EV infrastructure, accelerating adoption.
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