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Can China scale up energy storage investments?

This study explores the challenges and opportunities of China’s domestic and international roles in scaling up energy storage investments. China aims to increase its share of primary energy from renewable energy sources from 16.6% in 2021 to 25% by 2030, as outlined in the nationally determined contribution .

How can energy storage technologies address China's flexibility challenge in the power grid?

The large-scale development of energy storage technologies will address China’s flexibility challenge in the power grid, enabling the high penetration of renewable sources. This article intends to fill the existing research gap in energy storage technologies through the lens of policy and finance.

What is China's first salt cavern energy storage project?

China’s first salt cavern compressed-air energy storage project began operations in 2022 in Jiangsu Province and was co-developed by the China National Salt Industry Group Co., Ltd., China Huaneng Group, and Tsinghua University .

What is the southern Thailand wind power and battery energy storage project?

The Southern Thailand Wind Power and Battery Energy Storage Project, funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in 2020, was the first private sector initiative to support the development of 10 MW utility-scale wind power generation with an integrated 1.88 MWh BESS in Thailand.

Can blended concessional finance close energy storage financing gaps in China?

Drawing on international best practices, blended concessional finance, supported by development partners, can play a significant role in closing energy storage financing gaps in China and in countries of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

Are energy storage investors moving to state-owned enterprises (SOEs)?

This implies a major shift in energy storage investors to state-owned enterprises (SOEs) from power grid companies such as China Energy, Huaneng, Huadian, and State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) .