Replace new energy batteries separately

What are the new battery recycling rules?

Under the new rules, minimum levels of recovered cobalt (16%), lead (85%), lithium (6%) and nickel (6%) from manufacturing and consumer waste must be reused in new batteries. The new rules foresee that batteries will need to be easier to remove and replace, while consumers are better informed.

Should portable batteries be easier to remove and replace?

The new rules foresee that batteries will need to be easier to remove and replace, while consumers are better informed. Portable batteries in appliances should be designed so that users can easily remove and replace them. This requirement will become mandatory three-and-a-half years after the rules enter into force.

Can you install batteries on a solar system?

This is because only certain battery storage systems allow access to battery power when the grid is down. Essentially, there are two ways to install batteries on an existing solar system. The first is to replace the existing inverter with a hybrid inverter. This ‘one-box’ solution covers both batteries and PV.

What is the new battery category?

The new category comes alongside the existing portable, automotive and industrial battery classes. Global demand for batteries is set to increase 14 fold by 2030 and the EU could account for 17% of that demand. This is mainly driven by the rise of the digital economy, renewable energy and low carbon mobility.

What are alternative batteries?

In addition, alternative batteries are being developed that reduce reliance on rare earth metals. These include solid-state batteries that replace the Li-Ion battery’s liquid electrolyte with a solid electrolyte, resulting in a more efficient and safer battery.

Are e-bike batteries a new 'light means of transport'?

MEPs called for the introduction of a new category of batteries for “light means of transport”, such as e-bikes or e-scooters, due to their growing use and technical developments. The new category comes alongside the existing portable, automotive and industrial battery classes.