Total installed capacity of electrochemical energy storage

4 FAQs about Total installed capacity of electrochemical energy storage

How many electrochemical energy storage stations are there?

There was a total of 1,473 operational electrochemical energy storage stations by the end of 2024, with a total installed capacity of 62.13GW/141.37GWh, according to data from the National Electrochemical Energy Storage Power Station Safety Monitoring Information Platform.

Is China's electrochemical energy storage industry growing?

From ESS News China's electrochemical energy storage industry saw explosive growth in 2024, with total installed capacity more than doubling year-on-year, according to a report released by the China Electricity Council (CEC) on March 29.

How pumped hydro storage compared to non-hydro energy storage?

The share of pumped hydro storage in the total installed capacity fell below 50% for the first time. Among these, the cumulative installed capacity of non-hydro energy storage surpassed 50 GW for the first time, reaching 55.18 GW/125.18 GWh. Power capacity grew by 119% year-on-year, while energy capacity surged by 244% year-on-year.

How big is China's energy storage capacity?

The cumulative installed capacity of new energy storage in China is expected to exceed 100 gigawatts (GW) by 2025, according to the Energy Storage Industry Research White Paper 2025 released by the Institute of Engineering Thermophysics on 10 April. The capacity is likely to surpass 200GW by 2030, more than double the 2024 level of 73.76GW.