China has temporarily paused approvals for new energy storage capacity as the industry faces a growing risk of oversupply following a rapid expansion in battery cell production plans, Chinese financial news outlet Cailianshe reported, citing unnamed industry insiders.

China has paused approvals for new battery storage plants as Beijing moves to rein in overcapacity across its energy transition industries.

Authorities have suspended approvals and construction for new power and energy-storage battery projects while regulators assess utilization rates and prepare an industry…