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How big is China's energy storage capacity?

Overall capacity in the new-type energy storage sector reached 31.39 gigawatts (GW) by the end of 2023, representing a year-on-year increase of more than 260 per cent and almost 10 times the capacity in 2020, China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) said in a press conference on Friday.

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.

What percentage of China's energy storage capacity is lithium-ion?

According to the NEA, lithium-ion battery energy storage accounted for 97 per cent of China’s operational energy storage capacity by the end of 2023, with other emerging technologies accounting for the rest.

What will China's energy storage systems look like in 2024?

Furthermore, the sustained growth in the demand for utility-scale Energy Storage Systems (ESS), driven by challenges in the consumption of wind and solar energy, is noteworthy. TrendForce predicts that China's new utility-scale installations could reach 24.8 gigawatts and 55 gigawatt-hours in 2024.

Which energy storage technologies have been made a breakthrough?

Breakthroughs have been made in a variety of energy storage technologies. Lithium-ion battery development trends continued toward greater capacities and longer lifespans. CATL developed new LiFePO batteries which offer ultra long life capabilities, while BYD launched "blade" batteries to further improve battery cell capacities.