Project R-15993

Advanced Battery Cells with Disruptive Electronics (Research)

In the context of our ever-growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy solutions, there's an urgent need for the development and integration of more advanced systems that ensure efficient management and optimisation for energy storage solutions. Traditional battery management systems (BMS) overlook the individual cell dynamics in a pack or system. However, the ABCDE project will focus on refining this approach by introducing an innovative concept of smart and autonomous battery cells. These cells are designed to independently monitor their parameters, manage their functions, and communicate directly with the BMS. These cells will be equipped with advanced sensors, providing granular and real-time data to enable more accurate state estimation. Furthermore, the cells will have the capability to run self-diagnosis, enabling swift reactions to potential safety failure. The cell data are expected to improve the system state estimation especially the state-of-charge and state-of-health of the battery. This synergy between BMS, smart cells and more accurate state estimation models is expected to further minimize system failures, enhance reliability, and drive the innovation in the next generation energy storage systems. The overarching objective of this project is to evaluate the feasibility of implementing such advanced concept and to assess the added value compared to the current state-of-the-art battery cells and BMS and state estimation models.

01 September 2025 - 28 February 2029