Take-Back & Recycling Program
End-of-Life Management for Immersion-Cooled Battery Energy Storage Systems
Responsible end-of-life management for immersion-cooled battery energy storage systems
EticaAG is committed to full lifecycle accountability for every Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) we manufacture and deploy. Our Take-Back & Recycling Program ensures EticaAG systems are safely decommissioned, responsibly processed, and recycled through certified partners, with documented chain-of-custody from removal through final recovery.
EticaAG systems are built from materials and components with established recycling and recovery pathways, including LFP battery cells and modules, immersion cooling liquid, racks and enclosures, copper conductors, and power electronics. At end of service, EticaAG coordinates safe removal and certified processing so materials are recovered and returned to productive use where feasible.
What the Program Covers
The program supports end-of-service and repowering events for EticaAG systems, including:
Full system retirement
Module replacement and core returns
Warranty returns
Early decommissioning due to damage or site changes
Program Options
Full-Service Decommissioning
Shutdown planning, removal logistics, packaging, transport, and certified recycling through approved partners.
Certified Recycling Partner Referral
EticaAG connects customers with vetted recycling partners in their region, aligned with safety and compliance requirements.
Module Replacement with Core Return
EticaAG supports module replacement programs with structured return logistics for retired modules.
Safety and Compliance
All end-of-life activities follow established procedures for:
De-energization and electrical isolation
Safe packaging and transport
Compliance with applicable hazardous materials and battery transport requirements
EticaAG works with trained personnel and qualified service providers to ensure safe handling at every stage.
Second-Life and Repowering Pathways
Where technically viable and compliant with applicable codes and certification requirements, EticaAG may evaluate retired modules for second-life applications prior to recycling.
Modules that do not meet safety thresholds proceed directly to certified recycling.
Certified Recycling Partnerships
EticaAG works with qualified recycling partners selected for:
Proven compliance and safety performance
Transparent chain-of-custody documentation
Demonstrated material recovery capability
Reporting of recycling outcomes
EticaAG prioritizes recycling pathways that maximize recovery of valuable materials.
Immersion Liquid Recovery
EticaAG systems are designed for controlled recovery of immersion cooling liquid during decommissioning. Where feasible, the liquid is reconditioned for reuse. If reuse is not feasible, the liquid is processed through certified recovery channels.
Traceability and Documentation
EticaAG maintains documentation for retired systems, including:
Serial number traceability
Chemistry identification
Recycling partner confirmation
Chain-of-custody records
Recycling and recovery documentation
Contact
For end-of-service planning, take-back coordination, module returns, or recycling documentation requests, please contact:
EticaAG Take-Back & Recycling Program:
Please include (if available): system model, site location, serial number(s), and requested service timeline.