On 18 March 2022, British luxury car company Jaguar Land Rover and Pramac, a global leader in energy, launched a portable and zero-emission energy storage system through the recycling of batteries from Jaguar Land Rover's electrified models.
Jaguar Land Rover has long been committed to building a new sustainable business model around vehicle batteries, and the pioneering collaboration between the two parties is a constructive first step in this regard. Looking ahead to 2039, Jaguar Land Rover aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions throughout the supply chain, product development and operations, and on the way to this goal, Jaguar Land Rover has launched a recycling and recycling program for batteries in electrified models, with up to 85% of used battery components directly used in energy storage systems and unused materials being recycled back into the supply chain.
Pramac's technology, called the Off Grid Portable Battery Energy Storage System (ESS), is manufactured on lithium battery modules from Jaguar's I-PACE prototype and engineering test models, with a capacity of up to 125 kWh, enough to meet a single family's week-long routine power needs. The system, which can be charged via solar panels, is a stand-alone solution consisting of a battery system connected to a bidirectional converter and a related control management system, equipped with a Type 2 charging interface with dynamic control functions, up to 22kW of power to meet the charging needs of electric vehicles, both for commercial leasing, while also being able to provide zero-emission power under limited objective conditions or unusable power.
Thanks to the highest R&D and manufacturing standards on the market, even when the batteries on Jaguar Land Rover's electrified models are no longer in "optimal condition" to meet the stringent requirements of electric vehicles, they can still operate safely at lower energy consumption and play their "second life cycle" value. It is estimated that by 2030, the supply of recycled batteries for fixed applications such as energy storage will exceed 200 gigawatt hours per year, creating a global value of more than $30 billion.
Previously, the battery storage system was instrumental in the UK and Spanish pre-season tests of Jaguar TCS Teams preparing for the 2022/23 ABB FIA Formula E World Championships, powering the team's cutting-edge racing track performance analysis system and also as an auxiliary energy source for Jaguar Team Repair Stations. In addition, the system will be applied to the world's largest Jaguar Land Rover Experience Centre in Johannesburg to address the instability of the main energy supply.
Commenting on the partnership, Mr Andrew Whitworth, Head of Battery, Jaguar Land Rover's Circular Business Model Team, said: "The partnership once again reflects Jaguar Land Rover's goal of working with industry leaders to build a sustainable business model with an eye for a sustainable future. We are excited to join forces with Pramac to deliver a portable and zero-emission energy supply through the secondary use of batteries in models such as the Jaguar I-PACE, while helping the Jaguar TCS team compete on the Formula E track and demonstrate the strength of this system." ”
Mr. Fran ois Dossa, Executive Director of Jaguar Land Rover Strategy and Sustainability, said: "From 2025 onwards, Jaguar will become a pure electric luxury brand, and the first pure circuit Tiger model will be launched in 2024, the future-oriented electrification transformation is inseparable from the full range of electric vehicle ecosystems from battery to charging, and technological breakthroughs and business model innovations in the field of battery recycling have also become part of Jaguar Land Rover's sustainable development strategy. Our collaboration with Pramac demonstrates that zero-emission energy supply can be achieved through battery recycling. In addition, the pre-season testing of the Jaguar TCS team in Valencia has also shown that by leveraging the advantages and synergies of resource integration across the ecosystem, it can further promote the implementation of clean energy solutions. ”
Mr. Danny Jones, Managing Director of Pramac, said: "It is an honour to work closely with Jaguar Land Rover to support us in creating high-performance products and sustainable solutions based on battery modules. Together, we look forward to providing innovative charging infrastructure solutions for Jaguar Land Rover's industry-leading electrified models and advancing its vision of electrification transformation." ”
In the future, through close collaboration and knowledge sharing, Jaguar Land Rover will further enhance sustainability and reduce emissions, and set new benchmarks for environmental, social and community impact in luxury vehicles.
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