Energy storage battery exports surge

On July 18, according to reports from Financial Associated Press, China’s cumulative export volume of energy storage batteries reached 8.4 GWh from January to May 2024, a year-on-year increase of 50.1%, significantly higher than the 2.9% growth of power batteries during the same period. On April 13, China''s State Information Office held a press conference on domestic imports and exports in the first quarter of 2022. Statistics show that in the first quarter, China exported ¥3.05 trillion yuan of mechanical and electrical products, an increase of 9.8%, accounting for 58.4% of the total value of exports, including solar cells, lithium batteries, …

Why is China a leader in battery storage?

This growth, driven by China's swift expansion in battery storage and other energy solutions, cements its role as a leader in the sector, said Li Chenfei, senior manager of CNESA.

Should China be worried about oversupply in the energy storage sector?

Indeed, most overseas production capacity has been allocated to electric vehicles (EVs), limiting the local supply flowing into the energy storage sector, thus leaving a huge opportunity for China’s exports. Nevertheless, Chinese manufacturers should be cautious of persistent oversupply in the energy storage segment.

Are lithiumion batteries transforming China's energy landscape?

According to the New Energy Department of the State Grid Energy Research Institute, while lithiumion batteries are currently dominating, accounting for 98.2 percent of electrochemical storage capacity, China is gradually incorporating various long-duration technologies into its energy landscape.

Why is China a leader in energy storage technology?

Li added that China's dominance in energy storage technology, particularly in battery cell production, places it in a leading position to shape global storage standards. At the end of the first half, power storage capacity in China surpassed 100 GW, reaching 103.3 GW, a 47 percent year-on-year increase.

Does China's energy storage sector have a growth rate?

According to the alliance, China's energy storage sector has seen unprecedented growth, with the operational capacity of new energy storage systems surging to 34.5 gigawatts, marking an annual growth rate of 166 percent year-on-year.

Which countries export lithium-ion batteries?

Europe and the US are the top lithium-ion battery export markets for Chinese players. All the while, China is cooperating closely with South Korea in the battery supply chain, with considerable import and export volumes being exchanged.

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