Xuan Gu Bao·2026-01-18 14:49Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, along with five other departments, has introduced interim measures for the recycling and comprehensive utilization of used power batteries from new energy vehicles, addressing the growing volume of retired batteries as the industry expands [1] Industry Summary - The new energy vehicle industry in China has experienced rapid growth, with production and sales continuously increasing [1] - As the capacity of power batteries in used new energy vehicles declines, the volume of waste batteries is on the rise, indicating that China is entering a phase of large-scale battery retirement [1] - According to the State Administration for Market Regulation, the domestic battery recycling volume is expected to exceed 300,000 tons in 2024, corresponding to a market size of over 48 billion yuan, with projections indicating that the market size will surpass 100 billion yuan by 2030 [1] Company Summary - Relevant A-share concept stocks mentioned include Tianqi Co., Ltd. and Greeenmei [1]