New Energy Mobile Energy Storage Foreign Trade

4 FAQs about New Energy Mobile Energy Storage Foreign Trade

Is China entering a new era of energy storage demand?

Mainland China accounts for most of the global energy storage demand, driven in the near term by regional requirements for new utility-scale wind and solar projects to include energy storage capacity. However, the Chinese market is entering an era of change.

Which countries have the most energy storage installations?

China accounts for over 50% of the annual build in gigawatts, followed by the US at 14%. Energy storage additions in these two markets remain strong for now although recent policy changes slow new solar and wind in both markets. Energy storage installations globally will keep gaining momentum over the next decade as other markets pick up pace.

What drives energy storage project development?

Globally, energy storage project development is increasingly driven by the utility-scale segment, with mandates and targeted auctions driving gigawatt-hour projects in markets like China, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Australia and Chile.

Should energy storage be removed from energy grid connection?

For energy storage, the new Chinese policy emphasized the need to remove energy storage as a prerequisite for renewable energy project grid connection, a requirement that has been a major driver for battery build. Nonetheless, BNEF still expects strong demand for batteries, as the policy doesn't explicitly require mandates to stop.