The new energy storage innovation center is unveiled

How will China's new-energy storage industry grow by 2027?

Photo: VCG China has unveiled an action plan to boost full-chain development of the new-energy storage manufacturing industry, aiming to expand leading enterprises by 2027, enhance innovation and competitiveness, and achieve high-end, intelligent and green industry growth.

What is China's new energy storage plan?

The plan said that the new-energy storage industry is a key source of support for advancing the construction of a manufacturing powerhouse and promoting the efficient development and utilization of new-energy resources. By 2027, China aims to cultivate three to five leading enterprises in the ecosystem.

What is MIIT's new energy storage plan?

The plan, jointly issued by eight departments including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on Monday, seeks to foster high-quality development in the new-energy storage manufacturing.

How can China improve the value chain of new-energy storage manufacturing?

To enhance support for the value chain of relevant manufacturing enterprises and foster a service-oriented manufacturing model, China seeks to drive the extensive adoption of next-generation information technologies, including blockchain, big data, artificial intelligence and 5G, within the new-energy storage manufacturing sector, the plan said.

How many energy storage policies did China release in 2024?

China released 770 energy storage-related policies in 2024, with 77 issued at the national level, the Xinhua News Agency reported. South China's Guangdong Province, East China's Anhui Province, Central China's Henan Province and East China's Jiangsu Province led in terms of policy issuance.

Is cost reduction a key priority for China's energy-storage industry?

Cost reduction is one of the key priorities for China's energy-storage industry, which is essential to achieving targets, Lin Boqiang, director of the China Center for Energy Economics Research at Xiamen University, told the Global Times on Monday.