Global ESS Shipments Hit 461.3 GWh in H1 2026 as CATL Extends Market Lead
Global energy storage shipments surged 71% to 461.3 GWh in early 2026, with China leading at 43.9% market share.
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Global energy storage shipments surged 71% to 461.3 GWh in early 2026, with China leading at 43.9% market share.
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China’s battery sector grew in April 2026, with production up 55.6% year-on-year, dominated by LFP technology.
Global electric vehicle battery installations increased to 244.6 GWh in Q1, with China dominating the market significantly.
In March 2026, China’s battery production and sales surged, with significant year-on-year growth in power and energy storage batteries.
Global electric vehicle battery installations rose to 135 GWh in early 2026, with Chinese manufacturers dominating 69.7% market share, despite BYD’s decline.
China’s battery output surged 19% in February 2026, but installation rates and consumer demand significantly declined.