Energy storage my country s energy transformation

What is new energy storage?

New energy storage, or energy storage using new technologies such as lithium-ion batteries, liquid flow batteries, compressed air and mechanical energy, is an important foundation for building a new power system in China, enjoying the advantages of quick response, flexible configuration and short construction periods.

What is the future of energy storage in China?

In China, generation-side and grid-side energy storage dominate, making up 97% of newly deployed energy storage capacity in 2023. 2023 was a breakthrough year for industrial and commercial energy storage in China. Projections show significant growth for the future.

Will energy storage drive green transition in China?

An employee undertakes turbine blade installation at a wind farm in Ruichang, Jiangxi province, last week. [WEI DONGSHENG/FOR CHINA DAILY] As demand for clean, renewable energy sources surges, there is growing consensus among industry experts that energy storage will play a pivotal role in driving green transition forward in China.

Why are energy storage technologies important?

They are also strategically important for international competition. KPMG China and the Electric Transportation & Energy Storage Association of the China Electricity Council (‘CEC’) released the New Energy Storage Technologies Empower Energy Transition report at the 2023 China International Energy Storage Conference.

What is the future of energy storage?

According to Shi, the current landscape of energy storage encompasses diverse technologies, from battery storage to pumped hydro-electric storage and compressed air energy storage, each with its unique techno-economic characteristics. This multiplicity of options will likely persist in the short term, he said.

Will energy storage help the green transition of power systems?

Energy storage will serve as a pivotal and essential technology to support the green transition of power systems in the country, it said.