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【新华财经调查】动力电池两年后或现退役高峰 规范化回收率仍然较低
Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-09-22 06:23

Core Insights - The focus on "recycling" has emerged as a key topic at the "2025 China (Suining) International Lithium Battery Industry Conference" [1] - By the end of 2024, China is expected to have established a lithium-ion battery recycling capacity of 4 million tons [1] - The industry faces challenges such as an incomplete regulatory framework, insufficient technical standards, and an unregulated recycling system [1][4] Industry Trends - In the next five years, approximately 47.9 GWh or 34.6 million tons of power batteries are expected to be retired annually in China [2] - Sichuan Shukang Lithium Technology Co., which has established a full-process lithium battery recycling project, anticipates a peak in battery retirements in the next 2-3 years [2] - Companies are increasing their efforts in battery recycling, with Greeenme announcing a partnership with ASCEND ELEMENTS to develop a recycling system in Europe [2] Regional Developments - As a pilot province for battery recycling, Sichuan is projected to have 1.402 million new energy vehicles by the end of 2024, with a comprehensive utilization capacity of approximately 69,000 tons [3] - The market for recycling used batteries in Sichuan is expected to grow significantly due to the anticipated retirement wave [3] Challenges in Recycling - The standardized recycling rate for power batteries in China is currently below 25% [4] - Issues include an incomplete regulatory framework, immature technology and standards for battery reuse, and unregulated flow of retired batteries [4][5] - Many retired batteries are being diverted to informal "small workshops" due to higher prices offered compared to formal enterprises, leading to safety and environmental risks [5] Recommendations for Improvement - Experts suggest a three-pronged approach of legislation, standard enhancement, and regulation to establish a robust recycling system [5][6] - Collaboration between research institutions and companies is encouraged to improve recycling technologies and processes [6]