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Can new energy storage help build a new power system in China?

New energy storage, or energy storage using new technologies, such as lithium-ion batteries, liquid flow batteries, compressed air and mechanical energy, will become an important foundation for building a new power system in China, Lin said.

Where can China install new energy storage capacity?

Besides Inner Mongolia, Shandong, Guangdong and Hunan provinces as well as the Ningxia Hui autonomous region are areas ranking in the first-tier group for installing new energy storage capacity in China.

How much does energy storage cost in China?

New energy storage also faces high electricity costs, making these storage systems commercially unviable without subsidies. China’s winning bid price for lithium iron phosphate energy storage in 2022 was largely in the range of USD 0.17-0.24 per watt-hour (Wh).

What is China's energy storage strategy?

Localities have reiterated the central government’s goal of developing an integrated format of “new energy + storage” (such as “solar + storage”), with a required energy storage allocation rate of between 10% and 20%. China has created an energy storage ecosystem with players throughout the supply chain.

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.

How has China created an energy storage ecosystem?

China has created an energy storage ecosystem with players throughout the supply chain. The upstream players are mainly battery and raw materials manufacturers, with many benefitting from first-mover advantage. Chinese manufacturers have gained a substantial market in this domain.