Energy Storage News
5 February 2026
‘Most TSOs are sitting on their hands’ when it comes to energy storage, says Nordic developer
Why It Matters for ITAD
Delayed grid-scale energy storage deployment means a concentrated surge of end-of-life batteries will hit recycling streams later, overwhelming unprepared ITAD/recycling facilities. ITADs must proactively plan for high-volume, complex battery processing and develop compliant, efficient recycling pathways to handle this inevitable wave.
That was the view of Søren Juel Hansen, energy storage director at Nordic Solar, when asked by Energy-Storage.news about the role of transmission system operators (TSO) in the industry.
Key Takeaways
- • Anticipate a future surge in large-scale battery waste as delayed projects eventually deploy and reach end-of-life.
- • Urgently assess and invest in capabilities for handling complex, high-volume battery recycling (safety, logistics, processing).
- • Engage with regulators and TSOs now on battery recycling standards to shape future compliance requirements.
