Tender for east asia lithium sodium ion energy storage project

What is the largest energy storage procurement in China's history?

The tender marks the largest energy storage procurement in China’s history. In what is described as the largest energy storage procurement in China’s history, Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina) is targeting an unprecedented cumulative storage capacity of 16 GWh. The bids were opened on December 4.

How will Sembcorp's lithium ion battery storage system improve grid stability?

Built across two sites on Jurong Island, Sembcorp’s lithium ion battery storage system will now be expanded to 311 MWh. Meanwhile, Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) has awarded grants to local sodium-ion and vanadium-flow specialists in a bid to enhance grid stability, also via underground system deployment.

What happens if a supplier is shortlisted for energy storage system equipment?

In the future, as specific projects are implemented and procurement needs clarified, the shortlisted suppliers will be directly invited to engage in secondary competition, either through negotiated procurement or competitive bidding, to determine the final supplier for the required energy storage system equipment.

Will Sembcorp expand its battery energy storage system on Jurong Island?

Singapore’s state-owned energy and urban development company Sembcorp Industries has confirmed that it will be working on the expansion of its existing battery energy storage system on Jurong Island, which is billed as Southeast Asia’s largest such installation.