Tender information for mengxi gravity energy storage project

What is the largest combined wind power and energy storage project in China?

This project is currently the largest combined wind power and energy storage project in China. The Inland Plain Wind Farm Project in Mengcheng County is owned by the Anhui Branch of Huaneng International. The project has a total installed capacity of 200MW, with a paired energy storage capacity of 20% and duration of one hour.

Will Huaneng Mengcheng wind power 40mw/40mwh energy storage project be connected?

On August 27, 2020, the Huaneng Mengcheng wind power 40MW/40MWh energy storage project was approved for grid connection by State Grid Anhui Electric Power Co., LTD.

Who owns the inland plain wind farm project in Mengcheng County?

The Inland Plain Wind Farm Project in Mengcheng County is owned by the Anhui Branch of Huaneng International. The project has a total installed capacity of 200MW, with a paired energy storage capacity of 20% and duration of one hour. The energy storage system construction is divided into two phases.

Will gravitricity fund IEA mining projects?

Gravitricity has signed an agreement with US firm IEA Infrastructure Construction to seek funds for projects in the US from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill which provided US$450 million for clean energy projects at mining sites. The company plans to fund up to five projects at current and former mines.

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.

Can gravity store energy at a decommissioned mine?

The company plans to fund up to five projects at current and former mines. Gravitricity has also been contracted to investigate the potential of storing energy at a decommissioned mine in Halle, Germany, by the mine’s owner Geiger Group.