Experiences and practices in developing the energy storage industry

How to develop China's energy storage industry?

Finally, in line with the development expectations of China’s future electricity market, suggestions are proposed from four aspects: Market environment construction, electricity price formation mechanism, cost sharing path, and policy subsidy mechanism, to promote the healthy and rapid development of China’s energy storage industry. 1. Introduction

What are energy storage policies?

These policies are mostly concentrated around battery storage system, which is considered to be the fastest growing energy storage technology due to its efficiency, flexibility and rapidly decreasing cost. ESS policies are primarily found in regions with highly developed economies, that have advanced knowledge and expertise in the sector.

Is energy storage a precondition for large-scale integration and consumption?

So to speak, energy storage is the precondition of large-scale integration and consumption of RES. However, China's energy storage industry is at the exploration stage and far from commercialization. This restricts the development of RES to certain extent. For this reason, this paper will concentrate on China's energy storage industry.

How to improve the commercialization of energy storage industry in China?

The above problems have constrained the commercialization of energy storage industry in China. Therefore, we should take relevant measures, including reducing costs by all means, perfecting technical standards, establishing advanced benefits assessment system, and improving relevant incentive policies. 4.1. Reduce costs by all means

What was the growth rate of energy storage industry in 2015?

Driven by the Euramerican and Asia-Pacific market, worldwide energy storage industry experienced fast development in 2015. According to CNESA, global cumulative installed capacity of energy storage system was 946.8 MW (excluding PSS, CAES and heat storage) by the end of 2015 and the growth rate was 12.7% compared with year 2014.

How can energy storage projects improve economic viability in China?

The analysis points out that the improvement of electricity market mechanisms and rational subsidy policies are crucial for the economic viability of energy storage projects and are also key issues to focus on in the future development of energy storage operation models in China.