Energy storage power station put into commercial use

Where is a 100 MWh energy storage station in China?

A 100 MWh-scale energy storage station using sodium-ion batteries went into operation on June 30, 2024 in Hubei, central China. China has seen another energy storage project using sodium-ion batteries go into operation, as the new batteries begin to gain wider use in energy storage.

How many households can this energy storage station power for a day?

The energy storage station can store 100,000 kWh of electricity on a single charge, releasing power during peak periods to meet the needs of about 12,000 households for a day. It is the first phase of a 200-MWh project and consists of 42 battery bays.

How a new energy storage system is developing in China?

Dai Jianfeng, a deputy chief engineer of China Electric Power Planning and Engineering Institute, said the new energy storage in China has been developed through diverse technology routes. According to him, lithium-ion battery is still dominant at present, but the development of compressed air and liquid flow battery is accelerating.

What is a 200 MWh energy storage station?

A 200 MWh energy storage station, like the one mentioned, is a large-scale battery system that can store and release electricity as needed. The first phase of this project consists of 42 battery bays and can store 100,000 kWh of electricity on a single charge, meeting the needs of about 12,000 households for a day and reducing CO2 emissions by 13,000 tons per year.

How many kWh can a 100 MWh energy storage station store?

A 100 MWh-scale energy storage station using sodium-ion batteries can store 100,000 kWh of electricity on a single charge. This amount of energy can meet the needs of around 12,000 households for a day.

What is China's first high-capacity power station?

At the beginning of May, unit 5 successfully passed the 15-day trial operation and was officially put into commercial operation. The station has a rated head of 710 m which is among the highest in China. The new unit’s rated speed of 600 r/min with a capacity of 350 MW is a world’s first for such high-capacity and high-head units.