Future of e-mobility: Dresden-based startup NOVUM and Shell join forces for more sustainable battery use

Background

The collaboration between NOVUM and Shell aims to revolutionize battery durability and reusability, a goal deeply rooted in NOVUM's mission. The current practice of unchecked discarding and throwing away used energy storage is not only inefficient, but also environmentally harmful. NOVUM has set an ambitious goal to change this paradigm. Using patented tools and artificial intelligence, the company strives to determine the functionality, capacity and lifespan of batteries in order to extend their useful life, possibly by giving them a second or third life in various applications such as large-scale storage for wind turbines and solar panels.

The Dresden-based startup's vision is that battery recycling will become the standard and that battery reuse will be a given. This is not only a practice that makes good business sense, but also a necessary step to reduce the ecological footprint, out of consideration for the planet and future generations. NOVUM's technology enables simple, cost-effective and reliable battery monitoring down to the cell level, helping companies check the condition of their batteries anytime, anywhere. This reduces the need for thermal recycling and instead promotes the return of most energy storage to the usage cycle.

NOVUM is committed to working with dedicated employees, strong partners like Shell and many supporters to improve the industry every day. The technology to promote more sustainable use of batteries is available, and the collaboration with Shell is a significant step toward deploying this technology across the board to advance e-mobility and the circular economy.