Will China double its energy storage capacity by 2027?

Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. China is looking to almost double its so-called new energy storage capacity to 180 gigawatts (GW) by 2027, according to an industry plan announced by authorities on Friday.

Do provincial governments offer subsidies for energy storage?

In addition to requirement of integration, provincial governments offer subsidies for businesses achieving certain benchmark of energy storage.

How does subsidy work in China?

For now, policies tend to provide subsidy for investors and constructors, whilst mandating the price for declaring subsidy. In Northeast China, end-user ESS receive RMB 0.1-0.2/kWh of subsidy, on condition that they are subject to the supervision of provincial or higher power electricity dispatch institutions.

How much energy storage will China have by 2025?

Many Chinese provinces have set energy storage targets since 2021. As shown in the graph below, some provinces will see nearly 100 GW of installed ESS capacity by 2025. More provincial governments introduced regulations for the generation side, the grid side, and the end user side.

How much subsidy does ESS receive in Northeast China?

In Northeast China, end-user ESS receive RMB 0.1-0.2/kWh of subsidy, on condition that they are subject to the supervision of provincial or higher power electricity dispatch institutions. The subsidized ESS must charge and discharge on demand and are not allowed to charge during peak hours or discharge during valley hours.

How subsidized energy storage system works?

The subsidized ESS must charge and discharge on demand and are not allowed to charge during peak hours or discharge during valley hours. Besides policies tailored-made for each applications, supportive policies and the ToD tariff boost the development of energy storage industry.