Old energy storage batteries at tower base stations

What happened at an energy storage power station in Beijing?

In April, an explosion occurred at an energy storage power station in Beijing, killing two firefighters and injuring another, according to China Daily . Chinese companies are still in the process of refining battery storage technology and technical standards are still evolving, Kaiyuan Securities analyst Liu Qiang wrote in an April report.

Are Chinese companies still refining battery storage technology?

Chinese companies are still in the process of refining battery storage technology and technical standards are still evolving, Kaiyuan Securities analyst Liu Qiang wrote in an April report. Jill Shen is Shanghai-based technology reporter. She covers Chinese mobility, autonomous vehicles, and electric cars.

Can energy storage plants use used electric car batteries?

China’s top energy policymaker released new regulations on Tuesday to ban large energy storage plants from using used automotive batteries following several deadly safety incidents at battery and power plants. Why it matters: The new rule highlights the challenge of repurposing used electric car batteries.

How fast can a repurposed battery go?

The regulator also said it plans to set up a new review system to inspect battery performance. Repurposed batteries can still be used in small energy storage projects, telecommunication base stations, and electric vehicles with a top speed of 70 kilometers per hour (44 miles per hour). The draft is under public review until July 22.

What happened to China's biggest battery supplier?

An explosion occurred at a recycling affiliate of China’s biggest battery supplier CATL in January, killing one person and injuring six others, Bloomberg reported. In April, an explosion occurred at an energy storage power station in Beijing, killing two firefighters and injuring another, according to China Daily .

Is the battery recycling industry safe?

However, several recent safety incidents have increased scrutiny of the battery recycling industry. An explosion occurred at a recycling affiliate of China’s biggest battery supplier CATL in January, killing one person and injuring six others, Bloomberg reported.