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Does China have a grid-side energy storage system?

In recent years, China has been developing large-scale grid-side energy storage facilities. However, the deployment of grid-side energy storage has primarily depended on government subsidies.

Who invests in grid-side energy storage projects in China?

In China, grid-side energy storage projects are primarily invested in and operated by the State Grid Integrated Energy Services Group Ltd. or third-party investors (Liu et al., 2023).

Does China need a capacity tariff mechanism for grid-side energy storage?

Therefore, it is necessary to use the capacity tariff mechanism to ensure that the basic income of the energy storage power station is conducive to the operation and survival of the development of energy storage in China at this stage. The Chinese government has proposed implementing a capacity tariff for grid-side energy storage.

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 a grid-side energy storage operator?

Regarding the operating model, the grid-side energy storage operator provides services to the grid, while the grid pays the energy storage plant operator for leasing the energy storage plant, which is the capacity tariff. The grid and energy storage operators often have conflicting interests as independent economic entities.

How many electrochemical storage stations are there in China?

In terms of developments in China, 19 members of the National Power Safety Production Committee operated a total of 472 electrochemical storage stations as of the end of 2022, with a total stored energy of 14.1GWh, a year-on-year increase of 127%.