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Travelling by electric car: Bebat answers all your questions.

Are you travelling for the first time in your electric car? Then you are bound to have questions about charging it along the way. Find out the answers here and hit the road with confidence!

Batteries at home , Tips & tricks

Home batteries on solar panels: an interesting investment?

02 October 2023

A home battery for solar panels: is it worth the investment? November 2023 update.

Campaigns , Batteries at home , Recycling , For collection points , Education

Are batteries playing hide-and-seek?

25 August 2023

Batteries are absolutely everywhere these days... even if you don’t actually see them. From the batteries in your headset to your drill and electric bike, you may not see them, but they’re there.

Batteries at home , Recycling , Legislation , For producers and sellers

The environmental contribution for home batteries and/or ESS: all your questions answered

02 August 2023

From 2022, Bebat introduces an environmental contribution for Energy Storage Systems (home batteries). Find the answers to all of your questions in this article.

Legislation , For producers and sellers

Battery declarations: tips to avoid mistakes

23 July 2023

As a Bebat participant you are required to file a declaration for the batteries you are putting on the Belgian market. What are the most common errors and how can they be avoided?

Recycling

Collecting batteries in the city by bike courier: a logical choice

15 December 2022

Can battery collection be made more sustainable? By using bike couriers, we can reduce CO2 emissions and improve traffic flow in urban areas. Bebat, Veolia, and Cargo Velo tested this idea in 3 cities, and it is already looking promising.

Recycling

Recycling lead batteries at Campine: “A beautiful example of a closed loop.”

01 December 2022

What happens to lead batteries after collection by Bebat? Have a look behind the scenes at our recycling partner Campine, where some 85,000 tons of lead batteries are recycled every year.

Tips & tricks , Recycling , Education

Urban mining as a circular solution for e-waste

25 November 2022

Can urban mining secure the future of our raw materials? Discover the answer in this article.

For schools , Education

3 exciting experiments with batteries for and teenagers

05 October 2022

Did you know that batteries are ideal for entertaining children with a bit of science? Discover 3 experiments that stimulate creativity and curiosity!