Energy storage policy in the first half of the year

How much energy storage does the world have in 2023?

As of the first half of 2023, the world added 27.3 GWh of installed energy storage capacity on the utility-scale power generation side plus the C&I sector and 7.3 GWh in the residential sector, totaling 34.6 GWh, equaling 80% of the 44 GWh addition last year. Despite a global installation boom, regional markets develop at varying paces.

When will Power Storage become a major industry?

In late July, the NDRC and the NEA released a plan for the blueprint of the industry. According to the plan, the country's total installed capacity for new types of power storing is expected to surpass 30 million kilowatts in 2025, about 10 times its present level.

How big is China's energy storage capacity?

At the end of the first half, power storage capacity in China surpassed 100 GW, reaching 103.3 GW, a 47 percent year-on-year increase. New energy storage systems now account for nearly 50 percent of the total, with lithium battery storage maintaining a dominant position in this sector, said Li.

Why is China a leader in energy storage technology?

Li added that China's dominance in energy storage technology, particularly in battery cell production, places it in a leading position to shape global storage standards. At the end of the first half, power storage capacity in China surpassed 100 GW, reaching 103.3 GW, a 47 percent year-on-year increase.

What percentage of energy storage installations are installed?

In terms of application scenarios, independent energy storage and shared energy storage installations account for 45.3 percent, energy storage installations paired with new energy projects account for 42.8 percent, and other application scenarios account for 11.9 percent. The installed capacity of renewable energy has achieved fresh breakthroughs.

Should power generation firms build energy storage facilities?

Power generation firms are encouraged to build energy storage facilities and improve their capability to shift peak loads, according to a notice co-released by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the National Energy Administration (NEA).