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How many kilowatts are in China's new energy storage projects?

[Photo/China Daily] The installed capacity of new energy storage projects that were put into operation during the first half of this year in China has reached 8.63 million kilowatts, equivalent to the total installed capacity of previous years in the country, according to the National Energy Administration (NEA).

What is new energy storage?

New energy storage, or energy storage using new technologies such as lithium-ion batteries, liquid flow batteries, compressed air and mechanical energy, is an important foundation for building a new power system in China, enjoying the advantages of quick response, flexible configuration and short construction periods.

What is the demand for energy storage facilities in China?

The rapid growth of renewable energy generation has created a large market demand for energy storage facilities. By the end of the first quarter of 2024, the cumulative installed capacity of new energy-storage projects in China had reached 35.3 million kW.

How much money has China invested in energy storage projects?

In terms of investment scale, the newly operated new energy storage projects have driven direct investment of more than 30 billion yuan ($4.2 billion) based on the current market price, said Liu Yafang, an official with the administration, during a conference held in Beijing on Monday.

Can new-type energy storage help reduce renewable curtailment?

Given the rapid pace of renewable installations, accelerating the development of new-type energy storage will be a key breakthrough for the northwestern region to mitigate renewable curtailment and enable a more resilient and secure power grid, she said.

Why is energy storage so important?

The skyrocketing demand for energy storage solutions, driven by the need to integrate intermittent renewable energy sources such as wind and solar into the power grid effectively, has led to a flurry of investments in energy storage projects across the country, the NEA said.