China s energy storage costs fall

Are falling battery prices improving the economics of storage in China?

Falling battery prices are improving the economics of storage in China, with costs for batteries used in standard energy storage down by about a fifth between the end of 2023 and mid-June, according to consultancy Shanghai Metals Market.

What is China's new energy storage project?

Built by Lijin County Jinhui New Energy Co, the project is part of an explosion in development of energy storage in China, which has called for even more investment in the sector to boost renewable electricity and ease grid bottlenecks.

How much battery storage will China have in 2025?

In May, China set a new target of at least 40GW of battery storage installed by the end of 2025, up 33% from the previous goal under a wider plan to reduce carbon emissions.

Are wind turbine prices falling in China?

While wind turbine prices in China have been falling, they have increased elsewhere since 2020. BNEF’s turbine price index shows component costs coming down again in 2025, but manufacturers are keeping prices high to improve margins.

Why is China exporting green energy so cheaply?

“China is exporting green energy tech so cheaply that the rest of the world is thinking about erecting barriers to protect their own industries, said Matthias Kimmel, head of Energy Economics at BNEF. “But the overall trend in cost reductions is so strong that nobody, not even President Trump, will be able to halt it.”

Will battery storage reverberate through global supply chain?

S&P Global expects the move to reverberate through the global battery storage supply chain, further driving down prices already at historic lows. From ESS News New renewable energy plants in China will no longer be required to build storage in order to secure development rights and grid connection.