Energy Storage

MIIT Officially Bans "Cascade Utilization": Used Power Battery Recycling Enters Full-Chain Regulation Era

On July 31, 2026, China's MIIT issued an announcement abolishing and revising policy standards for "cascade utilization" of used NEV power batteries, formally removing the concept from industry management. New rules require retired batteries to undergo dismantling, crushing, and smelting for resource recovery, strictly prohibiting simple reassembly and resale into high-risk applications like e-bikes and energy storage systems.

3892 days ago

CATL Signs 2GWh Sodium-Ion Deal: Central and Eastern Europe's First Large-Scale Project

CATL and Bulgarian Solarpro have signed a 2GWh sodium-ion battery storage agreement, planning to launch Central and Eastern Europe's first large-scale sodium-ion project by year-end. The TENER Sodium system supports 15,000 charge-discharge cycles.

47811 days ago

CATL Sodium-Ion Battery Storage Systems Enter Europe, Signing with Dutch Alfen

CATL has signed an agreement with Dutch energy solutions provider Alfen N.V. to supply sodium-ion battery storage systems to Europe. Geely Holding Group achieved a record H1 total sales of 1.93 million vehicles. BYD reached an important milestone in the Thailand market.

27117 days ago

China's Charging Density Exceeds 100 Piles per 1,000 Vehicles as Global NEV Charging Landscape Diverges

The global NEV charging and energy storage industry report reveals China maintains over 100 charging piles per 1,000 vehicles with 53% NEV penetration. European charging prices vary significantly, and V2G technology emerges as a new trend in energy transition.

50417 days ago

Global Charging Pile Stock Exceeds 8.9M Units, China Accounts for Over 40%

The global new energy vehicle charging infrastructure market has surpassed USD 62 billion, with China maintaining its position as the world's largest market with 3.8 million public charging piles. V2G technology, integrated solar-storage-charging systems, and liquid-cooled ultra-fast charging are emerging as new industry trends.

54618 days ago

China Auto New Energy's 145°C Battery Test Sets New Safety Benchmark for Hongqi Tiangong 08

CNAE's 138Ah LFP cell for Hongqi Tiangong 08 withstood 145°C continuous heat exposure for 30 minutes without thermal runaway, with nail penetration, extreme short circuit, and 3D compression all passing safely. Multiple indicators far exceed the new GB standard requirements.

48621 days ago

CATL's Sodium Batteries Begin September Delivery, Europe Energy Storage Market Faces Disruption

CATL confirmed it will begin delivering its first sodium-ion battery solutions in September 2026, targeting 1GWh annual shipments. Its Tianheng sodium storage system achieves 15,000 charge cycles, significantly outperforming conventional lithium batteries in low-temperature performance and cost control. Industry analysis suggests mass sodium battery adoption could reduce European storage system costs by approximately 30%.

46439 days ago

BYD Energy Storage Powers Hungary's Largest Battery Project

Hungary's largest battery energy storage project has officially commenced operation at 99.8MW/288.6MWh using BYD's MC Cube system. Hungary's State Secretary for Energy attended the inauguration ceremony. BYD's energy storage business now spans 110+ countries and regions.

21339 days ago

EVE Energy H1 Net Profit to Surge Over 95%, Battery Chain Boom Continues

On June 16, 2026, EVE Energy released its H1 performance forecast, expecting net profit of 3.13B to 3.37B yuan, up 95% to 110% year-over-year. The new energy battery industry's high prosperity continues to be validated.

26346 days ago