China-eu energy storage subsidy policy document

What are China's energy storage incentive policies?

China's energy storage incentive policies are imperfect, and there are problems such as insufficient local policy implementation and lack of long-term mechanisms . Since the frequency and magnitude of future policy adjustments are not specified, it is impossible for energy storage technology investors to make appropriate investment decisions.

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.

Are energy storage subsidy policies uncertain?

Subsidy policies for energy storage technologies are adjusted according to changes in market competition, technological progress, and other factors; thus, energy storage subsidy policies are uncertain. In this section, the investment decision of energy storage technology with different investment strategies under an uncertain policy is studied.

How does policy uncertainty affect energy storage technology investment in China?

Policy adjustment frequency and subsidy adjustment magnitude are considered. Technological innovation level can offset adverse effects of policy uncertainty. Current investment in energy storage technology without high economics in China. Subsidies of at least 0.169 yuan/kWh to trigger energy storage technology investment.

How many provinces and cities in China are implementing energy storage policies?

At present, more than 20 provinces and cities in China have issued policies for the deployment of new energy storage. After energy storage is configured, how to dispatch and operate energy storage, how to participate in the market, and how to channel costs have become the primary issues which plague new energy companies and investors.

How does subsidy work in China?

For now, policies tend to provide subsidy for investors and constructors, whilst mandating the price for declaring subsidy. In Northeast China, end-user ESS receive RMB 0.1-0.2/kWh of subsidy, on condition that they are subject to the supervision of provincial or higher power electricity dispatch institutions.