Rudskogen Motorsports Center

The pilot project focuses on the installation of a stationary battery system that stores surplus energy from the facility’s solar panels. The system has a capacity of 120 kWh and can deliver up to 60 kW, helping the center balance electricity consumption, especially during periods of high demand.  

The battery reduces power peaks, stores excess solar energy from the building’s solar panels, and provides stabilization and flexibility services to the power grid. This practical application demonstrates how energy storage can improve operational efficiency while supporting the wider electricity network. 

Benefits and challenges 

The Rudskogen pilot highlights several benefits of reusing electric vehicle batteries. It reduces the need for new raw materials in battery production, thereby lowering the ecological footprint while also minimizing the need for power grid upgrades.  

Although the benefits are numerous, challenges remain. Battery performance after years of use in electric vehicles is still uncertain, and the project will help assess how well they function in their new role. One key factor is how long the batteries can maintain their capacity, which will be monitored until 2026. The collected data will provide valuable insights into how the technology can be scaled up and how well reused electric vehicle batteries perform over time in a stationary setting. 

The Rudskogen project represents a new direction for both the motorsport center and the battery industry, where sustainability and innovation go hand in hand. Beyond motorsport, the site is now contributing to the development of solutions with global relevance. 

The battery systems will operate and collect research data until 2026. Their performance will be continuously optimized based on collected data and experience. After the project period, the systems will remain operational to maximize resource use and can be easily relocated if needed. 

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