What european certifications do energy storage batteries need

When did the EU adopt a battery regulation?

Parliament approved the agreed text on 14 June 2023. The regulation was published in the EU Official Journal on 28 July 2023. Procedure completed. The issue of batteries is relevant to many policy areas, from transport, climate action and energy to waste and resources.

What is the EU Battery regulation 2023/1542?

The European Union Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 has entered into force with the objective of regulating the entire lifecycle of batteries to provide better protection for the environment and consumers.

Which batteries are not covered by the EU directive?

The directive does not cover batteries used in equipment to protect EU countries' security or for military purposes, or in equipment designed to be sent into space. With some exceptions for portable batteries used in emergency and alarm systems or medical equipment.

How big is the battery market in the EU?

The EU could account for 17 % of that demand. According to some forecasts, the battery market could be worth of €250 billion a year by 2025. Batteries' manufacturing, use and end-of-life handling, however, raise a number of environmental and social challenges.

How many batteries are recycled a year in Europe?

More than 1.9 million tonnes of waste batteries are generated annually in Europe. The collection and recycling rates, the profitability of recycling and the environmental and health impacts depend heavily on the battery technology or type.

What is the European Battery Alliance?

Owing to the strategic importance of batteries for the EU, in October 2017 the European Commission set up the European Battery Alliance to support the scaling up of innovative solutions and manufacturing capacity in Europe.