Energy storage projects have short construction periods

Why is new energy storage important?

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. "We believe that its (new energy storage) installed capacity is going to surge and will see rapid development in the sector," Chen said.

Can new energy storage promote green and low-carbon development?

This year's government work report noted the development of new energy storage as one of the measures to promote green and low-carbon development. New energy storage refers to energy-storage technologies other than conventional pump storage. It offers advantages such as a short construction period, flexible layout and fast response.

How does energy storage reduce pressure on the grid?

The projects capitalized on energy storage’s short construction period, flexible deployment, rapid response time, and other advantages to effectively reduce pressure on the grid. Grid-side projects included eight energy storage power stations equipped with lithium iron phosphate batteries at a total scale of 101MW/202MWh.

How many energy storage projects are there in China?

As of the end of 2022, the total installed capacity of energy storage projects in China reached 59.4 GW. /CFP As of the end of 2022, the total installed capacity of energy storage projects in China reached 59.4 GW. /CFP

Are energy storage power stations a good investment?

Energy storage power stations are capital-intensive systems, with high construction costs and long payback periods. Large-scale, long-term energy storage projects are not attractive to most social enterprises and investors.

What are the weaknesses of energy storage projects?

However, with the rapid growth of new energy storage, existing projects have gradually exposed weaknesses such as single operational models, disconnected market mechanisms, and lack of economic viability, which are not conducive to the further development of the energy storage market.