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Can new energy storage help build a new power system in China?

New energy storage, or energy storage using new technologies, such as lithium-ion batteries, liquid flow batteries, compressed air and mechanical energy, will become an important foundation for building a new power system in China, Lin said.

What is new energy storage?

New energy storage refers to energy storage technologies other than conventional pump storage. An energy storage system charges when wind power or photovoltaic power generates a large volume of electricity or when the power consumption is low, and it discharges otherwise. China's operational efficiency of new energy storage continues to improve.

Why is China promoting energy storage at the 2025 two sessions?

The buzzword “energy storage” at the 2025 Two Sessions underscores China’s strategic focus on building a resilient, sustainable, and diverse energy system, contributing new efforts to a sustainable global future. The country’s progress in new-type energy storage highlights how innovation can drive both economic and environmental progress worldwide.

How big is China's energy storage capacity in 2024?

Bian Guangqi, deputy director-general of the NEA's energy saving and technology equipment department, said that by the end of 2024, total installed capacity of new energy storage projects in China reached 73.76 million kW, which represented an increase of over 130 percent compared to the end of 2023.

Will China's new energy storage sector grow in 2024?

BEIJING — China's new energy storage sector saw rapid growth in 2024, with installed capacity surpassing 70 million kilowatts, said an official with the National Energy Administration.

Why is energy storage important in China?

New energy storage is an important foundation for building a new power system in China, enjoying the advantages of fast response, flexible configuration and short construction periods, he said. An analyst said the new energy storage installed capacity is expected to witness rapid development in the years to come.