Adjustment of overseas energy storage direction

Do policy adjustments affect energy storage technology investments?

The findings of this study are as follows: 1) The frequency of policy adjustments and the magnitude of subsidy adjustments can both influence energy storage technology investments, but the magnitude of subsidy adjustments is more significant.

What is the 'guidance' for the energy storage industry?

Based on the above analysis, as the first comprehensive policy document for the energy storage industry during the ‘14th Five-Year Plan’ period, the ‘Guidance’ provided reassurance for the development of the industry.

How to judge the progress of energy storage industry in China?

Chen Haisheng, Chairman of the China Energy Storage Alliance: When judging the progress of an industry, we must take a rational view that considers the overall situation, development, and long-term perspective. In regard to the overall situation, the development of energy storage in China is still proceeding at a fast pace.

What is the 'guidance on accelerating the development of new energy storage?

Since April 21, 2021, the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration have issued the ‘Guidance on Accelerating the Development of New Energy Storage (Draft for Solicitation of Comments)’ (referred to as the ‘Guidance’), which has given rise to the energy storage industry and even the energy industry.

How to choose the best energy storage investment scheme?

By solving for the investment threshold and investment opportunity value under various uncertainties and different strategies, the optimal investment scheme can be obtained. Finally, to verify the validity of the model, it is applied to investment decisions for energy storage participation in China's peaking auxiliary service market.

What is the investment threshold for energy storage in China?

At this stage, the investment threshold for energy storage to involvement in China's peaking auxiliary services is 0.1068 USD/kWh. In comparison, the current average peak and off-peak power price difference in China is approximately 0.0728–0.0873 USD/kWh.