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How big is China's energy storage capacity?

China's installed new-type energy storage capacity had reached 31.39 gigawatts by the end of 2023, the National Energy Administration (NEA) said on Thursday. Last year alone, 22.6 gigawatts of such capacity was installed, which was more than 3.6 times the figure at the end of 2022 and nearly 10 times that at the end of 2020.

Why did China double its energy storage capacity in 2022?

Power lines in Yichun, China. China almost quadrupled its energy storage capacity from new technologies last year, as the nation works to buttress its rapidly expanding but unreliable renewables sector and wean itself off dirty coal. Capacity rose to 31.4 gigawatts, from just 8.7 gigawatts in 2022, the National Energy Administration said Thursday.

How many energy storage projects are there in China?

As of the end of 2022, the total installed capacity of energy storage projects in China reached 59.4 GW. /CFP As of the end of 2022, the total installed capacity of energy storage projects in China reached 59.4 GW. /CFP

How has China's energy storage sector benefited from new technologies?

China’s energy storage sector nearly quadrupled its capacity from new technologies such as lithium-ion batteries over the past year, after attracting more than 100 billion yuan (US$13.9 billion) in direct investment over the past couple of years.

Why is China's energy storage capacity rocketing?

BEIJING, Jan. 25 -- China's energy storage capacity is rocketing to facilitate the utilization of growing renewable power amid the country's efforts to pursue low-carbon development. China's installed new-type energy storage capacity had reached 31.39 gigawatts by the end of 2023, the National Energy Administration (NEA) said on Thursday.

Why is China's energy storage capacity expanding?

BEIJING, July 31 -- China's energy storage capacity is expanding to facilitate the utilization of growing renewable power amid the country's efforts to advance its green energy transition.