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What is China's new energy storage know-how?

Recently, China saw a diversifying new energy storage know-how. Lithium-ion batteries accounted for 97.4 percent of China's new-type energy storage capacity at the end of 2023. Aside from the lithium-ion battery, which is a dominant type, technical routes such as compressed air, liquid flow battery and flywheel storage are being developed rapidly.

Does China have pumped hydro energy storage?

However, pumped hydro energy storage—which relies on storing water behind dams to generate electricity when needed—is not included. In 2022, China’s cumulative installed NTESS capacity exceeded 13.1 GW, with lithium-ion batteries accounting for 94% (equivalent to 28.7% of total global capacity).

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 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.

How much does lithium iron phosphate energy storage cost in China?

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). However, the cost of electricity from pumped hydro storage has fallen to USD 0.07 per Wh.