China energy storage council

How can energy storage improve China's transitioning economy?

Promote business and government partnerships that strengthen the energy storage industry in China and abroad. Manage demonstration projects to show policymakers how energy storage is the key to China's transitioning economy.

Is energy storage the key to China's transition to a cleaner economy?

We believe that energy storage is the key to China's transition to a cleaner, more resilient economy. As China's first energy storage industry association, we are proud to: Produce quality research on the projects, players, and policies shaping the industry.

How big is China's energy storage capacity?

According to CNESA data, the capacity of independent energy storage stations planned or under construction in China in the first half of 2022 was 45.3GW, accounting for over 80% of all new energy storage projects planned or under construction.

What is China's energy storage strategy?

Localities have reiterated the central government’s goal of developing an integrated format of “new energy + storage” (such as “solar + storage”), with a required energy storage allocation rate of between 10% and 20%. China has created an energy storage ecosystem with players throughout the supply chain.

How much does energy storage cost in China?

New energy storage also faces high electricity costs, making these storage systems commercially unviable without subsidies. China’s winning bid price for lithium iron phosphate energy storage in 2022 was largely in the range of USD 0.17-0.24 per watt-hour (Wh).

How has China created an energy storage ecosystem?

China has created an energy storage ecosystem with players throughout the supply chain. The upstream players are mainly battery and raw materials manufacturers, with many benefitting from first-mover advantage. Chinese manufacturers have gained a substantial market in this domain.