China Unveils 2025-2027 Energy Storage Plan: 100+ GW by 2027
China has unveiled an ambitious plan to significantly boost its energy storage capacity. By 2027, the country aims to add over 100 gigawatts of energy storage, primarily batteries, and generate investments of 250 billion CNY (around 29.9 billion EUR) in the sector over the next three years.
The 'Special Action Plan for Large-scale New Energy Storage Construction (2025–2027)' by China's National Development and Reform Commission and National Energy Administration calls for active participation from energy storage system companies, power generation and grid infrastructure sectors, and technological innovators. The plan focuses on scaling up energy storage applications, accelerating technological innovation, improving standardization, and promoting market mechanisms to enhance revenue. It targets over 180 GW of installed new energy storage capacity by 2027.
China has already made significant strides in energy storage. In 2024, it added 37 gigawatts of energy storage capacity and 91 gigawatt-hours of capacity, more than doubling the total capacity of the previous year. The country surpassed its previous storage targets, achieving the 2025 goal of 30 gigawatts two years early. The new action plan aims to expand China's energy storage fleet to 180 gigawatts by 2027.
The plan seeks to integrate energy storage fully into the electricity market, supporting renewable energy stability and system flexibility. It advocates for market-based pricing mechanisms and promotes the application of innovative projects. By 2027, China's energy storage sector is expected to see significant growth, driving substantial investment and contributing to the country's renewable energy goals.
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