The Chinese mainland has unveiled a landmark three-year plan to supercharge its new-type energy storage sector from 2025 through 2027. The strategy aims to more than double existing capacity, targeting over 180 million kilowatts (180 GW) of installed storage by 2027—enough to power every household in the U.S.
Jointly released by the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration, the initiative forecasts roughly 250 billion yuan (about $35.2 billion) in direct investment. It outlines 21 key measures to ramp up storage applications across power plants and grids, accelerate technology innovation, and standardize best practices.
Talent development and international cooperation also take center stage, reflecting a global push for low-carbon, high-quality growth. At the end of 2024, the sector’s installed capacity stood at 73.76 million kilowatts—setting the stage for an ambitious scale-up.
As green energy expands worldwide, robust storage solutions are critical to balancing supply and demand. This three-year blueprint positions the Chinese mainland at the forefront of storage innovation, with ripple effects for entrepreneurs, tech enthusiasts, and sustainability advocates around the globe.
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