EU-Prinzip der Batterieenergiespeicherung

Der Startschuss für die EU-Industriepolitik im Bereich Batterien fiel 2017, als die Europäische Kommission das Konzept der Europäischen Batterie-Allianz mit Beteiligung von EU-Ländern und Akteuren aus der Industrie vorstellte. Im Mai 2018 wurde ein strategischer Aktionsplan für Batterien angenommen, der den gesamten Prozess vom Hersteller bis zum

What are EU rules on batteries?

EU rules on batteries aim to make batteries sustainable throughout their entire life cycle – from the sourcing of materials to their collection, recycling and repurposing.

What does the European Green Deal mean for batteries?

A key achievement under the European Green Deal, the new law brings forward both the circular economy and zero pollution ambitions of the EU by making batteries sustainable throughout their entire lifecycle – from the sourcing of materials to their collection, recycling and repurposing.

Why should batteries be on the EU market?

Batteries placed on the EU market should become sustainable, high-performing and safe all along their entire life cycle. This means batteries that are produced with the lowest possible environmental impact, using materials obtained in full respect of human rights as well as social and ecological standards.

What does the new batteries regulation mean for Europe?

The new Batteries Regulation will ensure that, in the future, batteries have a low carbon footprint, use minimal harmful substances, need less raw materials from non-EU countries, and are collected, reused and recycled to a high degree in Europe.

How will the new EU energy rules impact the battery industry?

In the current energy context, the new rules establish an essential framework to foster further development of a competitive sustainable battery industry, which will support Europe's clean energy transition and independence from fuel imports. Batteries are also a key technology that plays a central role in advancing EU's climate neutrality by 2050.

What is the future of batteries in the EU?

Demand for batteries is increasing rapidly and is set to increase 14-fold by 2030, and the EU could account for 17% of that demand. This is mostly driven by the electrification of transport.