Songdu New Energy Energy Storage is put into operation

How many kilowatts are in China's new energy storage projects?

[Photo/China Daily] The installed capacity of new energy storage projects that were put into operation during the first half of this year in China has reached 8.63 million kilowatts, equivalent to the total installed capacity of previous years in the country, according to the National Energy Administration (NEA).

What is the demand for energy storage facilities in China?

The rapid growth of renewable energy generation has created a large market demand for energy storage facilities. By the end of the first quarter of 2024, the cumulative installed capacity of new energy-storage projects in China had reached 35.3 million kW.

How long does energy storage take?

The latest data from the National Energy Administration showed that as of the end of 2022, the installed capacity of new energy storage projects put into operation nationwide had reached 8.7 million kW, with an average energy storage time ofabout 2.1 hours, an increase of over 110 percent from the end of 2021.

How can power storage systems be used in China?

The power storage systems being developed in China can store vast amounts of energy generated from renewable sources, such as solar and wind, making it possible to use this clean energy even when the sun isn't shining or the wind isn't blowing.

What is new energy storage?

New energy storage refers to electricity storage processes that use electrochemical, compressed air, flywheel and supercapacitor systems, but not pumped hydro.

How much money has China invested in energy storage projects?

In terms of investment scale, the newly operated new energy storage projects have driven direct investment of more than 30 billion yuan ($4.2 billion) based on the current market price, said Liu Yafang, an official with the administration, during a conference held in Beijing on Monday.