This project focus is on the viability of using retired and recycled EV batteries to improve the efficiency of off-grid power management systems. The prototype is expected to provide a "bolt-on" solution to bridge alternative sources of energy and reduce fuel consumption by operating generators at peak efficiency as and when needed. The potential use-cases for this applied technology application are broad but the project will focus on a combined solar / fuel generator (diesel or gas) hybrid system.
With over two million Electric Vehicles (EVs) on the road today (as of December 2016), and this number is only going to increase. Battery prices are dropping through economies of scale of the growing market, while technology continues to improve. This combination subsequently drives down the cost of EVs and a deluge of retired EV batteries are expected to hit the market in the near future.
The technological challenges Yukon Solar Corporation plans to overcome is designing a system that is simple-to-use, operates in harsher climates, monitors the health and operation of the battery system on a cell or module level, requires minimal maintenance, is modular, and provides an economical benefit to both the user and company.