PROJECT: MODUREP

Development and Design of Battery Modules with Replaceable Cells

Development and Design of Battery Modules with Replaceable CellsPROJECT: MODUREP

in short

In the field of e-mobility and stationary energy storage, battery modules are a key component. The ModuRep project focuses on designing repairable battery modules that allow individual cells to be replaced, extending the overall lifespan of batteries and reducing environmental impact.

Full Project Name: ModuRep – Developing Battery Modules with Replaceable Cells

Project Duration: 2024–2027 (assuming similar timeframe; can be updated if exact dates are provided)

Funding: EFRE-20801280

Consortium Lead: RWTH Aachen University (PEM Chair – Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components)

Grantor: Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (MWIKE)

RESEARCH OBJEcTIVES

Objective 1

Develop modular and repair-friendly battery module designs that allow easy disassembly and replacement of individual cells.

Objective 2

Implement technologies such as ETA-Leveling to optimize charge and discharge processes within the module, improving efficiency and extending cell life.

Objective 3

Create prototypes, tools, and operational strategies for safe cell replacement while minimizing environmental footprint and supporting a circular economy.

Description

The Project in detail

The Challenge

Currently, defective battery cells often require the replacement of entire modules, resulting in increased resource consumption, higher costs, and elevated CO₂ emissions. The challenge is to design modules that enable easy repair and reuse of individual cells without compromising safety, stability, or performance, while integrating novel operational strategies to maintain cell balance and module efficiency.

PEM Motion’s Approach

PEM Motion contributes industrial expertise to the development of repairable modules, focusing on:

  • Integration of modular and user-friendly designs for efficient cell replacement.
  • Implementation of operational strategies to maintain battery performance and longevity, including ETA-Leveling techniques.
  • Development of prototypes, tools, and methods for safe disassembly, repair, and certification of modules according to EU battery regulations.
    By bridging research and industrial application, PEM Motion ensures that ModuRep delivers sustainable, competitive, and economically viable battery technologies.
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PROJECT: MODUREP
Lisa Rötzheim
Project Engineer