National energy storage electricity subsidy

How long does a subsidy for energy storage stations last?

For new energy storage stations with an installed capacity of 1 MW and above, a subsidy of no more than 0.3 yuan/kWh will be given to investors based on the amount of discharge electricity from the next month after grid connection and operation, and the subsidy will not last for more than 2 years.

Will state aid be available for large-scale electricity storage systems?

In autumn 2024 two draft regulations were published regarding state aid for large-scale electricity storage systems (BESS), one from the Modernisation Fund (“MF ”) 1 - and the second under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (“RRP ”) 2.

What is the energy storage policy?

The policy proposes to promote the large-scale application of energy storage, and support the integrated development of new energy sources such as photovoltaics and energy storage facilities.

Will China keep implementing policy incentives for energy storage?

To effectively guarantee its grid stability of renewable energy sources, the Chinese government is expected to keep implementing its policy incentives for energy storage in the near future. This particular dataset provides us with the technical specifications of an energy storage system and allows us to calculate the model parameters.

When will long duration electricity storage (LDEs) projects be approved?

Today, 8 April 2025, we open the first application window for Long Duration Electricity Storage (LDES) projects under the cap and floor regulatory scheme. This follows the March 2025 Technical Decision Document published with the government. We aim to approve the first projects by Q2 2026.

Will NEVs become a part of the electrochemical energy storage system?

By 2030, the NEVs will become an important part of the electrochemical energy storage system, said the guideline. The guideline outlines six major tasks, including improving the supporting electricity price and market mechanism and systematically strengthening power grid enterprises' support capabilities.