China s winning bid price for network energy storage

How much does energy storage cost in China?

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. The tender attracted 76 bidders, with quoted prices ranging from $60.5/kWh to $82/kWh, averaging $66.3/kWh.

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.

What was the average bid price for non-hydro energy storage systems in Q3?

In the first three quarters, the average bid price for domestic non-hydro energy storage systems (0.5C lithium iron phosphate systems) was 622.90 RMB/kWh, a year-on-year decline of 50%. While bid prices remained relatively stable in the first half of the year, they reached a historic low of 578.11 RMB/kWh in Q3, particularly in September.

What is powerchina's storage initiative?

This storage initiative is part of PowerChina’s broader equipment procurement plan announced on November 13, which also includes 51 GW of solar modules, 51 GW of inverters, 25 GW of wind turbines, and 15,240 prefabricated 35kV substations.

How many energy storage systems have been installed in 2024?

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How did bid prices perform in Q3?

While bid prices remained relatively stable in the first half of the year, they reached a historic low of 578.11 RMB/kWh in Q3, particularly in September. This marks a 42% year-on-year decrease, a 4% quarter-on-quarter decline, and a 26% drop compared to early 2024. For the first time, prices fell below 500 RMB/kWh.