Where is China's new energy storage capacity distributed?

In 2019, China’s new operational electrochemical energy storage capacity was distributed primarily in 28 provinces and cities (including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan regions). The ten regions with the largest increases in new capacity were Guangdong, Jiangsu, Hunan, Xinjiang, Qinghai, Beijing, Anhui, Shanxi, Zhejiang, and Henan.

Will electrochemical energy storage grow in China in 2019?

The installation of electrochemical energy storage in China saw a steep increase in 2018, with an annual growth rate of 464.4% for new capacity, an amount of growth that is rare to see. Subsequently, the lowering of electrochemical energy storage growth in China in 2019 compared to 2018 should be viewed rationally.

How did the energy storage industry develop in 2019?

In 2019, overall growth in the development of electrical energy storage projects slowed, as the industry entered a period of rational adjustment. As we enter 2020, how do those in the industry view and understand the future development path for energy storage?

How to judge the progress of energy storage industry in China?

Chen Haisheng, Chairman of the China Energy Storage Alliance: When judging the progress of an industry, we must take a rational view that considers the overall situation, development, and long-term perspective. In regard to the overall situation, the development of energy storage in China is still proceeding at a fast pace.

What will be the future of energy storage technology in 2019?

2019 was a year of rapid development for the application of energy storage technology in the field of transportation. In the automotive field, we saw impressive expansion of NMG battery EVs, LiFePO battery EVs, PHEV models, and 48V hybrid models. Fuel cell passenger cars also provide much to look forward to.

Is energy storage a good investment?

However, the proper index for new investment in energy storage at the grid side is the cost of power supply per unit. Only when the relative history of this index does not increase will it be proven that investment in grid-side energy storage really holds value and can effectively reduce the cost of transmission and distribution.