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How many electrochemical storage stations are there in China?

In terms of developments in China, 19 members of the National Power Safety Production Committee operated a total of 472 electrochemical storage stations as of the end of 2022, with a total stored energy of 14.1GWh, a year-on-year increase of 127%.

What are the basic rules of electric power trading?

As electricity market reforms continue, market rules gradually tilt to new market players such as energy storage. The “Basic Rules of Medium-and Long-term Electric Power Trading” defines the identity of energy storage enterprises participating in market transactions.

Can China develop energy storage technology and industry development?

Under the direction of the national “Guiding Opinions on Promoting Energy Storage Technology and Industry Development” policy, the development of energy storage in China over the past five years has entered the fast track.

Is there a capacity market in China?

There is currently no nationwide capacity market in China. Some regions such as Shandong and Qinghai are piloting a capacity charge mechanism for energy storage stations. Independent energy storage stations lease capacity to wind power, PV, and other new energy stations.

Is China's energy storage industry ready for industrialization?

While it is true that the development of China's energy storage industry has moved from a technical verification stage to a new stage of early commercialization, the industry still faces many challenges which hinder development, and true "industrialization" has not yet materialized.

How big is China's energy storage capacity?

According to CNESA data, the capacity of independent energy storage stations planned or under construction in China in the first half of 2022 was 45.3GW, accounting for over 80% of all new energy storage projects planned or under construction.