China s new energy storage projects
At the beginning of 2024, the National Energy Administration released a list of 56 new energy-storage pilot projects. About 30 percent of the projects belong to Lithium-ion battery route, others cover fields of compressed air, flow battery, sodium-ion battery, gravity, flywheel, carbon dioxide, lead-carbon battery and liquid air.
As the photovoltaic (PV) industry continues to evolve, advancements in China s new energy storage projects have become critical to optimizing the utilization of renewable energy sources. From innovative battery technologies to intelligent energy management systems, these solutions are transforming the way we store and distribute solar-generated electricity.
6 FAQs about [China s new energy storage projects]
How many new energy storage projects are commissioned in China?
Figure 2: Cumulative installed capacity of new energy storage projects commissioned in China (as of the end of June 2023) In the first half of 2023, China's new energy storage continued to develop at a high speed, with 850 projects (including planning, under construction and commissioned projects), more than twice that of the same period last year.
What is the demand for energy storage facilities in China?
The rapid growth of renewable energy generation has created a large market demand for energy storage facilities. By the end of the first quarter of 2024, the cumulative installed capacity of new energy-storage projects in China had reached 35.3 million kW.
How big is China's energy storage capacity?
According to incomplete statistics from CNESA DataLink Global Energy Storage Database, by the end of June 2023, the cumulative installed capacity of electrical energy storage projects commissioned in China was 70.2GW, with a year-on-year increase of 44%.
Why is China's energy storage capacity expanding?
BEIJING, July 31 -- China's energy storage capacity is expanding to facilitate the utilization of growing renewable power amid the country's efforts to advance its green energy transition.
How has China's energy storage sector benefited from new technologies?
China’s energy storage sector nearly quadrupled its capacity from new technologies such as lithium-ion batteries over the past year, after attracting more than 100 billion yuan (US$13.9 billion) in direct investment over the past couple of years.
Is energy storage a 'new driving force' for China's Economic Development?
Total investment in building energy storage projects has exceeded 100 billion yuan since 2021, making the sector a “new driving force” for China’s economic development, said Bian Guangqi, an NEA official.