Latest policies on electric energy storage facilities

What is the implementation plan for the development of new energy storage?

In January 2022, the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration jointly issued the Implementation Plan for the Development of New Energy Storage during the 14th Five-Year Plan Period, emphasizing the fundamental role of new energy storage technologies in a new power system.

What are EU energy storage initiatives?

EU energy storage initiatives are a key part of advancing energy security and the transition toward a carbon-neutral economy, improving energy efficiency, and integrating renewable energy sources into electricity systems, and can play an integral role in balancing power grids and saving surplus energy.

How many electrochemical storage stations are there in 2022?

In 2022, 194 electrochemical storage stations were put into operation, with a total stored energy of 7.9GWh. These accounted for 60.2% of the total energy stored by stations in operation, a year-on-year increase of 176% (Figure 4).

What types of energy storage policies have been adopted?

Around 15 states have adopted some form of energy storage policy, including procurement targets, regulatory adaptation, demonstration programs, financial incentives, and/or consumer protections. Several states have also required that utility resource plans include energy storage.

How many states have energy storage policies?

As of now, around 15 states have adopted some form of energy storage policy, including procurement targets, regulatory adaptation, demonstration programs, financial incentives, and/or consumer protections. Several states have also required that utility resource plans include energy storage.

What does the European Commission say about energy storage?

The Commission adopted in March 2023 a list of recommendations to ensure greater deployment of energy storage, accompanied by a staff working document, providing an outlook of the EU’s current regulatory, market, and financing framework for storage and identifies barriers, opportunities and best practices for its development and deployment.