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Building the Future of Second-Life Energy Storage in Europe
Bigleap2026-02-27T14:29:57+00:00Europe’s transition toward a circular, resilient and high-performance battery ecosystem depends on the ability to extend the life of battery systems beyond their first use. As electric mobility accelerates and energy storage becomes central to the continent’s decarbonisation strategy, second-life solutions are emerging as a key enabler of sustainability, resource...
BIG LEAP Highlights the Role of Innovative Storage Solutions at the Southern Africa Executive School
Bigleap2026-02-13T09:30:06+00:00The BIG LEAP project was represented in Pretoria, South Africa through the participation of RES4Africa Foundation, a partner in the consortium, at the Southern Africa Executive School, held from 21 to 25 July 2025 at the Future Africa Campus of the University of Pretoria. The pilot edition gathered professionals from...
BIG LEAP Consortium Meets in Spain for the 4th General Assembly
Bigleap2026-02-02T09:04:40+00:00The BIG LEAP consortium convened for its 4th General Assembly on 28–29 January 2026 in Hernani, Gipuzkoa (Spain). Hosted at Orona IDeO – Innovation City and organised by IKERLAN, the meeting brought together all consortium partners for two intensive days of technical exchange, coordination, and strategic alignment.The General Assembly served as a key milestone to review progress across work packages,...
First BIG LEAP Community of Practice Event
Bigleap2026-01-09T13:57:08+00:00The first BIG LEAP Project Community of Practice Event was held on 9 December at University Mohammed VI Polytechnic - UM6P, bringing together project partners and invited experts for a day of technical exchange focused on digital approaches for sustainable energy storage.Co-organised by RES4Africa Foundation, UM6P, and Masen, the event...
BIG LEAP Project at Renpower Maghreb 2025
Bigleap2025-12-10T08:16:29+00:00The BIG LEAP project was highlighted at Renpower Maghreb 2025 during a panel dedicated to the rapid growth of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) in Tunisia. The session, titled “Key Drivers for BESS and ESS Growth in Tunisia: Government Targets, Technological Advancements and Investment Opportunities,”...
BIG LEAP – Community of Practice Event
Bigleap2025-12-04T08:16:50+00:00The BIG LEAP project is pleased to announce the first edition of its Community of Practice Event focusing on Digital Twins, BMS Testing and Evolving Architecture, taking place on 9 December 2025 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. This interactive, full-day session will gather experts, researchers, and industry stakeholders to explore the...
VTT Showcases BIG LEAP Research at AI Day 2025 in Finland
Bigleap2025-11-14T08:44:23+00:00The BIG LEAP consortium is pleased to announce that VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd participated in AI Day 2025, the largest annual event highlighting leading artificial intelligence research in Finland. The event will take place on 13 November 2025 at Dipoli, Aalto University in Espoo.AI Day brings together...
Join BIG LEAP Research at IEEE STPEC 2025 in Goa, India
Bigleap2025-11-14T08:41:42+00:00The BIG LEAP consortium is pleased to announce that VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland will represent the project at the 2025 IEEE 4th International Conference on Smart Technologies for Power, Energy and Control (STPEC 2025), taking place from 10–13 December 2025 at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Goa,...
BIG LEAP Project Highlights Battery Interoperability at OFF-GRID Expo + Conference 2025
Bigleap2025-11-13T15:31:11+00:00The BIG LEAP project participated in the OFF-GRID Expo + Conference 2025 in Augsburg, Germany, on 30–31 October. This renowned event served as a key European platform for decentralized and off-grid energy solutions, uniting around 900 participants from across the renewable energy, storage, and development sectors.BIG LEAP presented its advances...
BIG LEAP Project at RES4Africa Regional Executive School
Bigleap2025-10-03T06:35:18+00:00From 22 to 26 September 2025, Strathmore University Business School in Nairobi hosted the first edition of the Regional Executive School – East Africa, organised by RES4Africa. This flagship initiative provided high-level training to senior professionals from the East African energy sector, focusing on innovation, infrastructure, digitalisation, and investment for...
BIG LEAP NEWSLETTER : What’s next for batteries? A second life with BIG LEAP
Bigleap2025-09-29T06:45:19+00:00We are pleased to announce the release of the newest BIG LEAP Newsletter, featuring fresh insights and developments from the project. This edition showcases our mission to transform used lithium-ion batteries into safe, intelligent, and scalable energy storage solutions.At the heart of the newsletter is a short video that brings you...
VTT: Leading the Next-Generation BMS in BIG LEAP
Bigleap2025-09-26T07:42:26+00:00VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is a driving force in BIG LEAP, leading the development of a new generation of Battery Management Systems (BMS). With its expertise in embedded software, energy technologies, and safety diagnostics, VTT is helping to make second-life batteries more reliable, adaptable, and sustainable. What’s the main...
SOLITEK: From Requirements to Reliable Energy Storage in BIG LEAP
Bigleap2025-09-26T07:37:48+00:00SOLITEK brings its expertise in stationary energy storage systems to BIG LEAP, focusing on first‑life battery applications and ensuring that safety and protection are built into the project’s demonstrators. From defining requirements for stationary ESS to developing fire protection systems for battery cabinets, SOLITEK ensures that the solutions designed in...
OCTAVE: Bridging Concept and Demonstration in BIG LEAP
Bigleap2025-09-26T07:33:04+00:00OCTAVE is at the heart of BIG LEAP’s technical development, leading the design and validation of modular battery cabinets and ensuring that the interoperable BMS can be integrated and tested in real conditions. With expertise in system integration, safety strategies, and second-life battery applications, OCTAVE bridges the gap between concept...
Fraunhofer: Designing the Next-Generation BMS for BIG LEAP
Bigleap2025-09-26T07:27:14+00:00Fraunhofer is a key research partner in BIG LEAP, leading the development of a next-generation Battery Management System (BMS) architecture. With deep expertise in applied science and system integration, Fraunhofer is helping to make second-life batteries safer, smarter, and easier to integrate into energy storage systems across diverse use cases.What’s...
Where Innovation Meets Reality: EATON’s Second-Life Battery Demonstrator
Bigleap2025-09-26T07:22:28+00:00EATON plays a pivotal role in BIG LEAP by hosting one of the project’s large-scale demonstrators at its own facilities. With deep expertise in energy storage systems and industrial integration, EATON ensures that the project’s innovations are tested in real conditions, bridging the gap between research and deployment.What’s the main...
Building the Foundations for Second-Life Batteries: CORVUS in BIG LEAP
Bigleap2025-09-26T07:14:04+00:00CORVUS Energy brings its deep expertise in maritime battery systems to BIG LEAP, leading the definition of technical requirements for first- and second-life batteries. As coordinator of early strategic actions, CORVUS ensures that the project starts with a solid foundation, mapping use cases, guiding dismantling processes, and shaping the path...
INEGI Interview
Bigleap2025-09-26T06:54:31+00:001. What is INEGI's main contribution for the BIG LEAP project?Answer: INEGI will lead Task 5.2, focusing on the assessment of the environmental, social, and cost-benefit dimensions of the technologies developed within the BigLEAP project. Through this analysis, we aim to provide valuable insights that will support partners in making informed...
SIRO Interview
Bigleap2025-09-26T06:55:35+00:001. What is SIRO's main contribution for the BIG LEAP project?Answer: Firstly, as a battery pack supplier, we are providing aged modules under WP1. Secondly, we are supplying the data required for the development and interpretation of SOX algorithms in WP3. Finally, we are leading WP5, where we are establishing a...
Massen Interview
Bigleap2025-09-26T06:56:53+00:001. What is MASEN's main contribution for the BIG LEAP project?Answer:Masen will conduct multiple tests in a virtual demo. The demo has access to diverse battery technologies and various HIL equipment. The demo consists of the virtual testing of a BESS power by a PV plant generating up to 64 kW,...
Bring Interview
Bigleap2025-09-26T06:57:56+00:001. What is BRING's main contribution for the BIG LEAP project?Answer: BRING, as the coordinator and lead beneficiary of WP9, is primarily responsible for project management, coordination, and ethics within the BIG LEAP project. Its key contribution lies in monitoring the technical progress of the project, coordinating the activities of various...
Spanish Associaton of Innovation in marketing and sustainable investment
Bigleap2025-09-26T06:59:12+00:001. What is AEIMIS'S main contribution for the BIG LEAP project?AEIMIS is responsible for leading the Communication, Dissemination, and Clustering activities within the BIG LEAP project. Our main role is to ensure that the project’s goals, activities, and results are clearly communicated to the right audiences, ranging from industry stakeholders...
Join BIG LEAP at Battery Innovation Days 2025 in Graz, Austria
Bigleap2025-09-19T06:54:38+00:00BIG LEAP project partner INEGI will represent the project at the fifth edition of the Battery Innovation Days (BID), taking place on 2–3 December 2025 in Graz, Austria, with the option to join online.This flagship event brings together the research community, policymakers, industry leaders, and end-users for two days of knowledge-sharing and networking on the latest developments...
Join BIG LEAP at IEEE STPEC 2025
Bigleap2025-09-19T06:51:44+00:00BIG LEAP project partner VTT will be participating in the upcoming 2025 IEEE 4th International Conference on Smart Technologies for Power, Energy and Control (STPEC 2025), taking place from December 10–13, 2025 at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Goa, India.STPEC is a premier international forum bringing together researchers, academicians, and industry professionals to exchange knowledge, innovations,...
BIG LEAP Project Presented at High-Level Training Course on Renewable Energy and the Energy Transition in Morocco
Bigleap2025-07-28T06:58:42+00:00The BIG LEAP project was presented at the 2nd edition of the High-Level Managerial Training Course on Renewable Energy and the Energy Transition, which took place from 30 June to 10 July 2025 at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Morocco. This prestigious course, organised by RES4Africa Foundation, UM6P, and the Enel Foundation, brought together international experts,...
BIG LEAP Project at Cairo Environmental Forum
Bigleap2025-07-28T06:47:25+00:00On 8 July 2025, the BIG LEAP project was presented during the Italian-Egyptian Environmental Roadshow in Cairo, Egypt. The event was hosted by the Italian Exhibition Group, in collaboration with the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Egypt, and supported by Italian and Egyptian public institutions.Project Partner R4A, took the floor to introduce...
BIG LEAP Holds Successful General Assembly in Bienne: Focus on Technical Progress and Integration Roadmap
Bigleap2025-07-16T12:24:25+00:00Berner Fachhochschule – BFH, Bienne (Switzerland) | 2–3 July 2025The BIG LEAP consortium gathered for its latest General Assembly on 2–3 July 2025, hosted by Berner Fachhochschule (BFH) in Bienne, Switzerland. The two-day meeting brought together project partners from across Europe to review progress, share demonstrations, and align on next...
Showcasing BIG LEAP: Advancing Second-Life Batteries in Portugal
Bigleap2025-05-12T07:06:44+00:00On 6 May 2025, INEGI, one of the partners of the BIG LEAP project, took part in a national webinar hosted by the Portuguese Battery Cluster, focused on “Stationary Energy Storage: The Path Towards a Sustainable Power Grid.”The event is part of a broader series dedicated to advancing Portugal’s role in the energy transition. INEGI’s intervention...
SIRO: Powering Innovation and Standardisation in BIG LEAP
Bigleap2025-05-12T07:01:48+00:00As part of the Horizon Europe BIG LEAP project, SIRO is playing a central role in defining and standardising the next generation of Battery Management Systems (BMS) for Second-Life Battery Energy Storage Systems (SLB ESS). Read the interview below to learn more about their contributions to the project. What is...
Third Press Release of the BIG LEAP Project Now Available
Bigleap2025-04-24T10:44:08+00:00The BIG LEAP project has published its third official press release, marking one year since the project’s launch under the Horizon Europe programme. This release provides an overview of the progress made to date in developing interoperable Battery Management Systems (BMS) and advancing Second-Life Battery Energy Storage Systems (SL-BESS). It outlines key...
What Are Second-Life Batteries and Why Are They Key to Europe’s Energy Future?
Bigleap2025-04-10T10:25:16+00:00As Europe takes bold steps toward climate neutrality and energy independence, the focus on sustainable battery solutions has never been more urgent. Among the most promising innovations? Second-Life Batteries (SLBs). But what exactly are SLBs and why do they matter? A Second Life with a Powerful Purpose After a battery has completed its first...
Data-Driven Decisions for Smarter Battery Management
Bigleap2025-04-01T09:04:41+00:00In the complex world of battery management, data is more than numbers, it’s a guide, a safety net, and a performance driver. As the BIG LEAP project advances, one of its most innovative components is the integration of data-driven intelligence into battery systems. Whether in first- or second-life applications, batteries face multiple variables (temperature, usage...
From First-Life to Second-Life : A Journey of Circular Innovation
Bigleap2025-04-01T09:09:36+00:00What happens to a battery after it finishes powering an electric vehicle? In many cases, it’s still capable of storing and delivering energy, but lacks the support systems to be safely and efficiently reused. This is one of the most pressing challenges in the battery sector and the BIG LEAP project is...
Strengthening the Battery Value Chain Through Interoperability
Bigleap2025-04-01T09:14:55+00:00As Europe races to meet its climate goals and accelerate the transition to renewable energy, energy storage systems are becoming indispensable. Among these, batteries play a critical role, but their potential is often limited by a key challenge: interoperability. This is where the BIG LEAP project comes in. At the heart of BIG LEAP...
Celebrating the BIG LEAP Project’s First Year
Bigleap2025-01-31T13:27:46+00:00Over two days, the entire consortium gathered for the General Assembly to celebrate the BIG LEAP Project’s first year. We presented key results, shared updates across all areas of the project, and discussed strategies for the year ahead. This meeting was a great opportunity to reflect on our achievements, tackle...
Now available: Battery Innovations for a Sustainable Europe: Key Insights from six Horizon Europe Projects
Bigleap2025-01-16T13:17:06+00:00The video recording and slide presentations from the December 2nd webinar featuring the BIG LEAP project and six Horizon Europe battery initiatives are now available. Explore the insights shared on advancements in Battery Management Systems (BMS), second-life battery applications, and sustainable energy storage solutions. Access the materials to learn more...
BIG LEAP Project Makes Its First Appearance at Battery Innovation Days 2024
Bigleap2024-11-28T14:12:45+00:00The BIG LEAP Project made its first appearance at the Battery Innovation Days (BID) on November 26-27, 2024. Project partners from INEGI were on hand to present the initiative, sharing brochures that highlighted key objectives and showcased the latest advancements in the European Research & Innovation (R&I) battery sector. Bruno Lemoine,...
SoliTek Represents the BIG LEAP Project at the 2024 Future Battery Forum in Berlin
Bigleap2024-11-20T07:46:14+00:00Kristina Meskereviciene from SoliTek represented the BIG LEAP Project at the 2024 Future Battery Forum in Berlin, Germany. She actively engaged with participants from across Europe’s battery industry, forging connections and exchanging insights on developments in the field. Kristina also took part in the inspiring Women in Battery meet-up, where...
Webinar: Battery Innovations for a Sustainable Europe: Key Insights from six Horizon Europe Projects
Bigleap2025-01-16T13:17:26+00:00Save the date! Join us on December 2nd, at 10:00 AM for an exciting webinar featuring the BIG LEAP project and six innovative battery projects. Don’t miss this chance to explore groundbreaking developments in battery technology. Projects participating: BATMAX BATTERY2LIFE energetic NEXTBAT BIG LEAP REINFORCE BATTERY2LIFE, BIG LEAP, BATMAX, NEXTBAT, REINFORCE, ENERGETIC projects are part of the broader effort within the...
The BIG LEAP Project Reaches a Key Milestone with Horizon Results Booster Program
Bigleap2024-11-04T13:33:19+00:00The BIG LEAP Project has successfully completed Module A of the Horizon Results Booster (HRB) program, marking a significant achievement in enhancing the outreach and impact of its research outcomes. Supported by the European Commission, the HRB program provides EU-funded initiatives with expert guidance and tools to maximize their...
The BIG LEAP Project at the Project Zone – Enlit 2024
Bigleap2024-10-15T08:25:12+00:00The BIG LEAP project is presented in the Project Zone at ENLITE Milan 2024, highlighting its role in supporting the energy transition. Scheduled from October 22-24, 2024, Enlit will bring together key stakeholders from various industries to discuss the path towards a more decarbonized and digitalized energy system across Europe. As...
The BIG LEAP Project Participates in SiGNE Workshop
Bigleap2024-10-10T07:21:10+00:00On September 24, the BIG LEAP project took part in the “The Future of EV Batteries” workshop, hosted by the SiGNE project. This hybrid event was held at Ferrari’s headquarters in Maranello, Italy, as well as online. Costantino Laureanti, the BIG LEAP Project Manager, presented the project’s goals and contributions, alongside...
RES4Africa to Host Conference in Rabat: ‘Shaping a Future-Proof Energy System for Morocco’
Bigleap2024-10-02T06:27:59+00:00RES4Africa Foundation, a partner in the BIG LEAP project, is organising the high-level conference Shaping a Future-Proof Energy System in Morocco. The event will take place on October 14th, 2024, at the Sofitel Jardin des Roses in Rabat, from 09:00 to 14:30 (UTC+1). As part of this initiative, partners like...
Innovations to drive the next generation of high performing EV batteries and battery systems
Bigleap2024-10-29T13:47:56+00:00Join us on Tuesday, September 24, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM CET for a workshop featuring BIG LEAP, hosted by the SIGNE Project. This hybrid event will take place both at Ferrari’s facilities in Maranello, Italy, and online. Costantino Laureanti, Project Coordinator, will introduce the BIG LEAP project during the...
EDF’s Role in the BIG LEAP Project
Bigleap2024-10-29T13:52:03+00:00As a BESS operator, EDF partner in the BIG LEAP project, focuses on the testing and validation of the newly developed interoperable battery management system (BMS). For more insights, read the full interview with EDF's Emeric Brun and Thomas Salez. What is EDF's main contribution to the BIG LEAP project?As a...
The BIG LEAP project at the ESGC 2024
Bigleap2024-10-29T13:51:58+00:00The BIG LEAP project is participating at the Energy Storage Global Conference (ESGC) 2024, happening from October 15 to 17 at Hotel Le Plaza in Brussels. BIG LEAP project partner EDF will be platinum sponsors and exhibitors featured at Booth 6. This event provides an excellent opportunity to showcase the latest...
IKERLAN’s Role in Advancing Battery Management Systems in BIG LEAP
Bigleap2024-08-28T12:28:23+00:00IKERLAN is a key contributor to the BIG LEAP project, utilizing its expertise in energy storage technology to advance the development of battery management systems (BMS). The Energy Storage Research Centre at IKERLAN specializes in designing hardware units, testing and modeling lithium-ion batteries, and developing state-of-charge (SoC) and state-of-energy (SoE)...
BFH’s Contributions to Battery Tech in the BIG LEAP Project
Bigleap2024-10-29T13:49:17+00:00BFH is the Bern University of Applied Sciences. In addition to teaching, their core competencies include continuing education, research and development and consulting services. BFH is a leader in lithium-ion battery technology. Specializing in testing and modeling, BFH's expertise lies in understanding degradation mechanisms and developing advanced State of Health (SOH)...
The BIG LEAP Project Second General Assembly
Bigleap2024-10-29T13:53:52+00:00On July 16 and 17, 2024, the BIG LEAP Project held its Second General Assembly, hosted in a hybrid format by BRING in Ninove, Belgium. This event saw participation from all project partners, who presented updates on their respective Work Packages (WPs) and Tasks. Following the project's kick-off meeting in...
The BIG LEAP Project at the Battery Show Europe
Bigleap2024-07-15T11:51:41+00:00The BIG LEAP Project attended the Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart, Germany, last month. Oleksiy Chumak, Lead Engineer at EATON, gained valuable insights into Europe's premier event for the batteries, electric vehicle (EV), and hybrid vehicle technology industries. Held from June 18-20 at Messe Stuttgart, the event focused on the...
The BIG LEAP Project at the 3rd Scientific Meeting of Mondragon Unibertsitatea on Battery-based Energy Storage Systems
Bigleap2024-10-29T13:49:38+00:00The Mondragon Unibertsitatea Storage Systems research group had a long history in the field of energy storage and maintained close partnerships with companies, universities, and technology centers in the sector. The third edition of this scientific meeting aimed to bring together experts from the industrial and scientific communities related to...
EATON at the Energy Storage Innovation Forum
Bigleap2024-10-29T13:52:21+00:00Our partner EATON, participated in the Energy Storage Innovation Forum held on June 4, 2024, at the Carpentry event room in Prague. The event brought together key players in the energy storage industry to discuss the latest technologies, innovations, and collaborations. This key industry event brought together key players in the...
RES4Africa’s Role in the BIG LEAP Project
Bigleap2024-10-29T13:48:14+00:00RES4Africa is a crucial contributor to the BIG LEAP project. As a Foundation, they are deeply committed to analyzing and promoting the energy transition and sustainable electrification in Africa. RES4Africa analyzes business cases and economic models for Second Life Battery Energy Storage Systems (SL-BESS) and will produce two comprehensive studies...
The BIG LEAP Project showcased at the EDF R&D European Projects Seminar
Bigleap2024-10-29T13:48:21+00:00The BIG LEAP Project was showcased a few week ago at the EDF R&D European Projects Seminar 2024. Emeric Brun, from EDF, delivered a presentation on second-life batteries. EDF is the leading producer and supplier of electricity in France and Europe, owned 80% by the French state. EDF leads Work...
BIG LEAP Newsletter
Bigleap2024-10-29T13:53:14+00:00Become a BIG LEAP newsletter subscriber! The main objectives of this project, the consortium partners, and the project's justification will all be covered in the first newsletter which the BIG LEAP project will shortly release. Every six months, this newsletter will be sent featuring the most important BIG LEAP project updates...
BIG LEAP Project: Advancing Battery Management Systems and Second-Life Battery Integration
Bigleap2024-03-18T13:13:41+00:00A consortium of 16 partners from 10 European Member States and two international partners has officially launched the BIG LEAP project, an ambitious 3.5-year journey funded under the Horizon Europe initiative. BIG LEAP is set to introduce advanced Battery Management Systems (BMS) that improve compatibility, connect 1st Life Batteries with 2nd...
BIG LEAP Project Celebrates its Kick-Off-Meeting
Bigleap2024-10-29T13:53:25+00:00The BIG LEAP Project Kick-Off Meeting, hosted online, brought together 16 partners on January 30, 2024. The consortium comprises partners from 10 European Member States and two international partners who have officially launched the BIG LEAP project, an ambitious 3.5-year journey funded under the Horizon Europe initiative. Over the course of...