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How has China developed the energy storage industry?

China's energy storage industry has seen significant development due to the promotion of policies by the Chinese government. The 13th Five Year Plan, released by the National Development and Reform Commission in 2016, marked the beginning of this development period, according to the China Energy Storage Alliance (2021).

What is China's energy storage capacity?

Currently, China's annual newly installed energy storage capacity is about 50 gigawatt hours, a fourth of the global total. In this January 17 file photo, energy storage cabinets are ready to be shipped abroad at the port of Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. Who are the end-users?

What are the different types of energy storage in Shanghai?

The first is utility-scale storage, also known as grid storage, which is built alongside wind and solar farms, typically in remote areas. This is unlikely to have a major application in Shanghai. The other is commercial energy storage, which follows a distributed model and is often deployed close to end users.

Why is Tesla establishing a battery factory in Shanghai?

By establishing a battery factory in Shanghai, Tesla can tap into China's robust supply chain, cementing its competitive edge in global markets while driving down manufacturing costs across the board. Tesla's new factory primarily produces Megapack batteries.

How much electricity does a Megapack store?

Resembling a white shipping container, Megapack weighs over 38 tons and can store 3.9 megawatt hours of electricity – enough to power 3,600 households for one hour. Official reports indicate that the initial production plan targets an annual output of 10,000 Megapack units, matching the capacity of Tesla's Lathrop, California, factory.