EST. 2014 · India · UAE · Africa

- A circular energy company

Battery rejuvenation for the circular energy economy.

A dead lead-acid battery is rarely dead. Most have simply sulphated, and battery rejuvenation reverses that chemistry to bring capacity back. ReStore Life restores batteries at scale across South Asia, the Gulf and Africa, and backs them with maintenance contracts, subscription storage and a franchise network built on the same technology.

1M+

Batteries Restored

55%

Production-energy share

1 yr+

Life extension

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Battery Refurbishment Circular Economy Net-Zero Operations

- Footprints / 2014–2026

A decade of
measurable impact.

Numbers that reflect a quiet revolution in how the world stores, uses and renews its energy.

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1M+

Batteries Restored

Across 12 industries

/02

200+

Corporate clients served

Across industry, telecom and infrastructure

/03

50+

Field Engineers

Refurbish. Recycle. Reuse.

/04

55%

Production-energy share

The share restoration avoids

01 / The technology

What is battery rejuvenation?

Battery rejuvenation is a controlled electrochemical process that dissolves the hardened lead sulphate crystals which build up on a lead-acid battery's plates over time. Removing that sulphation restores the plates' ability to hold and deliver charge, returning much of the battery's original capacity without replacing it.

Sulphation is the single largest cause of premature lead-acid battery failure. It begins whenever a battery sits partially discharged, which in practice means almost always. Rejuvenation targets that specific failure mode — it does not repair physical damage.

How does battery rejuvenation work?

Every battery entering a ReStore service centre goes through the same four stages. The diagnostic comes first, because not every battery is worth treating.

  1. Step 1

    Diagnose

    Capacity, voltage under load and internal resistance are measured to establish state of health and confirm the battery is a viable candidate.

  2. Step 2

    Desulphate

    High-frequency pulses break down the crystalline lead sulphate bonded to the plates, freeing active material back into the electrolyte.

  3. Step 3

    Recondition

    Controlled boost charging and electrolyte correction rebalance the cells, supported where appropriate by our Elixir additive.

  4. Step 4

    Verify

    A post-treatment capacity test confirms recovered performance. Batteries that fail verification are routed to recycling, not resold.

See the X Power Regenerator that performs this process

Which batteries can be rejuvenated?

Most lead-acid chemistries respond well. The table below covers what we treat routinely and where the process stops being viable.

Battery type Typical application Suitable
Flooded & tubular Inverters, solar storage, home UPS Yes
VRLA & AGM Telecom towers, data centre UPS Yes
Gel Deep-cycle and standby storage Yes
Traction Forklifts, material handling Yes
Physically damaged Cracked case, buckled plates, internal short No — recycled instead
ReStore battery, solar and inverter showroom interior with stocked shelves and service counter

- Why ReStore Life

Circularity runs through
everything we do.

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Materials recovered

Circular by design

Closing the loop on energy storage through restoration, reuse and responsible recycling at scale.

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Sites certified

Compliance first

Operations aligned with global environmental and corporate governance standards across every market.

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Markets served

Globally local

Engineered in India, deployed across the Middle East, Africa and beyond — tailored to every grid.

ReStore franchise partners shaking hands at a battery retail counter

- Franchise opportunity

Want to open a franchise?

Join a fast-growing network powering the circular battery revolution across South Asia, Africa and the Middle East — backed by our engineers, supply chain and brand. We are recruiting across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and Ethiopia through 2026.

Now open in Africa

Now open in Africa — visit our Lagos outlet and watch a battery come back to life.

Our first African outlet is open in Lagos, Nigeria. Bring a battery in, watch the diagnostic run, and see the restoration process for yourself. It is the same equipment and the same procedure used across our network — only now within reach.

ReStore outlet storefront in Lagos, Nigeria
Inside the Lagos outlet, where batteries are diagnosed and restored

- Trusted by global leaders

DLF GIZ Jaypee Group NEC Bharti Infratel Reliance Tata Power
04 / Footprint

Where ReStore Life operates.

Two head offices and three hands-on and online training programmes, with an prompt engineer-led response across South Asia and the Middle East.

South Asia

Headquartered in Gurugram, India, supporting the Indian market.

Middle East

Our EMEA office in Deira, Dubai serves the Gulf, supported by a dedicated technician training academy.

Africa

Expansion is underway across Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and Ethiopia, where grid instability makes reliable stored energy critical.

06 / Compliance

Refurbishment is a regulated activity. We treat it that way.

India's Battery Waste Management Rules 2022, notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on 22 August 2022, apply directly to entities that refurbish used batteries. Refurbishers must register with the Central Pollution Control Board, and operating without registration can attract environmental compensation under the polluter pays principle.

For partners, this matters commercially as well as legally. A registered, compliant refurbishment operation can serve enterprise and government contracts that an informal workshop cannot bid for at all.

  • quality management, environmental management and occupational health and safety certified across all operating sites
  • Aligned with the EU Battery Regulation, Bureau of Indian Standards and UAE ESMA frameworks
  • ESG reporting measured against the UN SDGs, GRI and BRSR
  • Operating since 2014 as Energy & Power Tech India Pvt. Ltd.
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FAQs

Battery rejuvenation — frequently asked questions.

What is battery rejuvenation?

Battery rejuvenation is a controlled electrochemical process that dissolves the hardened lead sulphate crystals which build up on a lead-acid battery's plates over time. Removing that sulphation restores the plates' ability to hold and deliver charge, returning much of the battery's original capacity without replacing it.

Which batteries can be rejuvenated?

Most lead-acid chemistries respond to rejuvenation, including flooded, tubular, VRLA, AGM and gel batteries used in inverters, UPS systems, solar storage, telecom towers, forklifts and vehicles. Batteries with physical damage such as a cracked case, buckled plates or an internal short cannot be recovered and are routed to recycling instead.

How much extra life does rejuvenation add to a battery?

Results depend on the battery's age, chemistry and how badly it has been sulphated. ReStore Life reports life extension of typically by a year or more — and the process can be repeated. A diagnostic test measures capacity and internal resistance before treatment, so the likely outcome is known before any work is committed.

Is battery refurbishment regulated in India?

Yes. The Battery Waste Management Rules 2022, notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on 22 August 2022, apply directly to entities refurbishing used batteries. Refurbishers must register with the Central Pollution Control Board, and operating without registration can attract environmental compensation under the polluter pays principle.

What does a ReStore franchise involve?

A ReStore franchise is a turnkey service outlet selling restored batteries, solar equipment and inverters, supported by supply agreements, technician training and territory rights. Onboarding runs quarterly through hands-on and online training programmes. Enquiries go to partnerships@restorelife.io.

ReStore battery, solar and inverter storefront at night
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Power the
circular revolution.

Become a franchisee, distributor or service provider — and grow with a network spanning two continents. We are recruiting across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and Ethiopia through 2026.

2014

Operating since

500+

Franchise partners

95%+

Lead-acid recycling recovery rate

Refurbish Recycle Reuse Regenerate Restore
ReStore technicians operating X Power Regenerator equipment in a battery workshop

- Ready when you are

Let's restore
your energy future.

Tell us about your project — battery refurbishment, BaaS, AMC or partnership. Our team responds within one business day.