Policy points that need to be addressed in the development of energy storage

What are the relevant policies for energy storage?

The relevant policies during this period were mainly about R&D on the power grids that incorporate energy storage technologies, and demonstration application of energy storage technologies in the field of renewable energy. These have laid a solid foundation for the development of energy storage.

How can policy makers promote the development of energy storage?

With the development of energy storage, policy makers need to design policies more scientifically and take a systematic approach to promote the development of energy storage. There are few comprehensive studies of Chinese energy storage policies.

What are the industrial policies for energy storage?

The industrial policies for energy storage are complex and diverse. The development of energy storage industry requires promotion of the government in the aspect of technology, subsidies, safety and so on, thereby a complex energy storage policy system has developed.

How many energy storage policies are there?

The energy storage policies selected in this paper were all from the state and provincial committees from 2010 to 2020. A total of 254 policy documents were retrieved.

Are local and central energy storage policies consistent?

In recent years, many energy storage policies have been introduced, covering local and central policies. However, these policies were not clarified and may confused by participants. Moreover, due to the lack of details, it was difficult to form consistency in the local and central policies.

What should the government do about energy storage?

The government should establish a special department for energy storage, responsible for the unified formulation, planning and management of policies, and coordination of various policies. At the same time, a roadmap for energy storage technology development and a plan of energy storage development should be formulated.