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What is the EU Battery regulation?

On 28 July 2023, the European Commission published the European Battery Regulation (2023/1542), which entered into force on 18 February 2024. This represents a strategic alignment with environmental goals and key initiatives, such as the European Green Deal and the Circular Economy Action Plan.

What is EU Battery regulation 2023/1542?

Key Provisions and Impact of the New EU Battery Regulatory Explained In July 2023, a new EU battery regulation (Regulation 2023/1542) was approved by the EU. The aim of the regulation is to create a harmonized legislation for the sustainability and safety of batteries.

What is batteries Europe?

Batteries Europe, launched in 2019, is the technology and innovation platform of the European Battery Alliance, run jointly by the Commission and stakeholders in the battery industry.

Should battery energy storage be regulated in the EU?

The EU’s legislative and regulatory framework should guarantee a fair and technology-neutral competition between battery technologies. Several mature technologies are available today for Battery Energy Storage, but all technologies have considerable development potential.

How much does the EU import batteries?

cord -5 290 EUR Million, 25% more than in 2020.Figure 29. Trends in EU external export and import of batteries and in a battery tra e balance (million EUR).Source: JRC based on COMEXT data.The biggest EU importer of batteries (also biggest in the world scale, before US) was Germany, satisfying its needs (17 600 EUR Million)

What are the benefits of battery energy storage in Europe?

Increasing the use of renewables in the energy mix allows energy imports to be reduced, with clear benefits for Europe’s energy independence and security. The decarbonisation of the energy mix and reductions in overall CO2 emissions are other clear, positive outcomes of an increased use of Battery Energy Storage in Europe.