China's Energy Storage Product Exports Booming

Published: May 8, 2026 14:32

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Since the beginning of this year, China's energy storage product exports have been impressive in both scale and growth rate. According to customs data, in Q1 this year, the export value of lithium-ion batteries — one of the most core and critical components of energy storage equipment — increased by over 50% compared to the same period last year.

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