4 FAQs about China-Europe Energy Storage Power Station in 2025

Will China develop new energy storage systems between 2025 and 2027?

BEIJING, Sept. 12 -- China on Friday unveiled an action plan to promote the development of new forms of energy storage between 2025 and 2027, amid efforts to support green energy transition and ensure the stability of new-type power systems.

Why is China moving to a new type of energy storage?

The move is part of China's broader push toward a green, low-carbon energy transition as well as high-quality economic and social development. It builds on significant growth in the sector. As of the end of 2024, the country's installed capacity of new-type energy storage had reached 73.76 million kilowatts, according to official data.

How much energy storage will Europe have in 2020?

In 2020, the European storage capacity amounted to 40 GW. Those are not binding targets, Ease said. The European Commission's proposal to update the EU's renewables directive, which also includes energy storage technologies, is expected on 14 July as part of its Fit for 55 package.

Why did China move to a green & low-carbon energy transition?

It also emphasized talent development and enhancing international cooperation in the sector. The move is part of China's broader push toward a green, low-carbon energy transition as well as high-quality economic and social development. It builds on significant growth in the sector.

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