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Where does China's storage capacity come from?

The majority of China’s storage capacity comes from large-scale storage projects, such as hydropower with reservoirs on the Yangtze River and gigawatt-level battery energy storage systems in Inner Mongolia. Arial view of the Three Gorges Dam in Hubei province, China. Credit: Sipa US / Alamy Stock Photo

How a new energy storage system is developing in China?

Dai Jianfeng, a deputy chief engineer of China Electric Power Planning and Engineering Institute, said the new energy storage in China has been developed through diverse technology routes. According to him, lithium-ion battery is still dominant at present, but the development of compressed air and liquid flow battery is accelerating.

How big is China's energy storage capacity?

According to a report recently issued by China Energy Storage Alliance (CNESA), by the end of 2022, China's cumulative installed capacity of new energy storage reached 13.1 gigawatts, with an annual growth rate of 128 percent.

How does China promote battery storage?

To promote battery storage, China has implemented a number of policies, most notably the gradual rollout since 2017 of the “mandatory allocation of energy storage” policy (强制配储政策), which is also known as the “ new energy plus storage ” model (新能源+储能).

Can Guangdong make energy storage a strategic pillar industry?

Guangdong, for example, aimed to make energy storage a “ strategic pillar industry ” of its economy by setting a target of 600bn yuan ($85bn) in annual revenue from the energy storage industry by 2025, eyeing the domestic and overseas market as the global energy transition deepens.

How to integrate new energy generation with new energy storage?

To promote the integration of new energy generation with new energy storage, offshore wind power projects, centralized photovoltaic power stations, and onshore centralized wind power projects must be equipped with new energy storage facilities that are no less than 10% of the installed capacity and have a duration of 1 hour.