After the mandate: China''s energy storage sector one year on
Battery and battery-energy-storage system exports have hit new highs, seeing a year-on-year growth of 24% for the first three quarters of 2025, according to Reuters.
4 FAQs about Energy storage lithium battery exports
Are China and India reassessing sourcing strategies for lithium batteries?
China's new export restrictions on lithium battery materials and technologies have prompted global manufacturers to reassess sourcing strategies, while Indian firms frame the move as both a disruption and an opening for diversification. From pv magazine India
What are China's new lithium battery export control measures?
China has announced new export control measures targeting a wide range of lithium battery technologies, materials, and manufacturing equipment. The controls cover three major categories: high-performance lithium-ion batteries, cathode materials and precursors, and graphite-based anode materials.
Do you need a license to export lithium ion batteries?
Specifically, exports of lithium-ion battery cells or packs with a weight energy density of 300 Wh/kg or higher will now require a license. In addition, specialized manufacturing equipment such as winding machines, lamination machines, liquid injection machines, and capacity cabinets are also listed as controlled items.
How many batteries are used in the energy sector in 2023?
The total volume of batteries used in the energy sector was over 2 400 gigawatt-hours (GWh) in 2023, a fourfold increase from 2020. In the past five years, over 2 000 GWh of lithium-ion battery capacity has been added worldwide, powering 40 million electric vehicles and thousands of battery storage projects.
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