Deadline Date: April 30, 2026
The Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA) has launched a call for solution providers to develop innovative systems that repurpose end-of-life EV lithium-ion batteries into grid-connected energy storage solutions.
The focus areas include battery energy storage systems development, renewable energy integration, grid stability, environmental sustainability, life-cycle assessment, and circular economy applications for end-of-life electric vehicle batteries.
Financial support of up to USD 100,000 may be provided depending on the quality and scope of the proposed project. Proposals will be evaluated based on their environmental impact, technical strength, and economic performance, with emphasis on scalable solutions that can support Qatar’s expanding renewable energy infrastructure.
This initiative seeks to address the growing need for large-scale energy storage in Qatar as renewable energy capacity expands toward 2030. The challenge also aims to manage the emerging waste stream of used electric vehicle batteries by converting them into valuable grid assets rather than allowing them to become environmental pollutants.
The programme encourages the development of a Battery Energy Storage System that integrates technical performance, environmental responsibility, and economic feasibility. It focuses on ensuring that repurposed battery systems can support grid stability while enabling the smooth integration of renewable energy, particularly solar power, into the national electricity network.
Proposed solutions must cover the full value chain from used EV batteries to grid-connected storage systems. This includes comprehensive assessments of environmental, technical, and economic feasibility, detailed engineering design, and the development of a small-scale pilot system.
The solution must comply with relevant national and international standards, including KAHRAMAA requirements, while being suitable for Qatar’s environmental conditions such as extreme heat, dust, and sand. Strong emphasis is placed on grid stability, operational performance, and safety across all operating scenarios.
The initiative also prioritizes environmental impact reduction through life-cycle assessment, comparing repurposed battery systems with both recycling/disposal methods and new battery production. Solutions should demonstrate improved sustainability outcomes while maintaining economic viability and scalability.
For more information, visit QRDI Council.
