The latest interpretation of energy storage configuration policies in various regions

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.

How many provinces and cities in China are implementing energy storage policies?

At present, more than 20 provinces and cities in China have issued policies for the deployment of new energy storage. After energy storage is configured, how to dispatch and operate energy storage, how to participate in the market, and how to channel costs have become the primary issues which plague new energy companies and investors.

What is the 'guidance' for the energy storage industry?

Based on the above analysis, as the first comprehensive policy document for the energy storage industry during the ‘14th Five-Year Plan’ period, the ‘Guidance’ provided reassurance for the development of the industry.

Will energy storage change the development layout of new energy?

The deployment of energy storage will change the development layout of new energy. This paper expounds the policy requirements for the allocation of energy storage, and proposes two economic calculation models for energy storage allocation based on the levelized cost of electricity and the on-grid electricity price in the operating area.

What is the implementation plan for the development of new energy storage?

In January 2022, the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration jointly issued the Implementation Plan for the Development of New Energy Storage during the 14th Five-Year Plan Period, emphasizing the fundamental role of new energy storage technologies in a new power system.

What is the 'guidance on accelerating the development of new energy storage?

Since April 21, 2021, the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration have issued the ‘Guidance on Accelerating the Development of New Energy Storage (Draft for Solicitation of Comments)’ (referred to as the ‘Guidance’), which has given rise to the energy storage industry and even the energy industry.