Summary of energy storage development policies

How can policy makers promote the development of energy storage?

With the development of energy storage, policy makers need to design policies more scientifically and take a systematic approach to promote the development of energy storage. There are few comprehensive studies of Chinese energy storage policies.

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 should the government do about energy storage?

The government should establish a special department for energy storage, responsible for the unified formulation, planning and management of policies, and coordination of various policies. At the same time, a roadmap for energy storage technology development and a plan of energy storage development should be formulated.

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.

What are the industrial policies for energy storage?

The industrial policies for energy storage are complex and diverse. The development of energy storage industry requires promotion of the government in the aspect of technology, subsidies, safety and so on, thereby a complex energy storage policy system has developed.

How does policy coordination affect the development of energy storage industry?

First, the inadequate policy coordination hinders the development of energy storage industry. In recent years, many energy storage policies have been introduced, covering local and central policies. However, these policies were not clarified and may confused by participants.