Shanghai, China
The action plan aims to support the rapid growth of renewable energy by expanding storage capacity, ensuring stable grid operations, and strengthening supply security. Over the three-year period, investment in the sector is expected to reach about CNY 250 billion ($35.11 billion), creating new opportunities for related industries and technological advancement.
China has already exceeded its earlier targets ahead of schedule. The country achieved its 2025 target of 30 GW of energy storage two years early, highlighting the speed of deployment. In 2024 alone, China added 37 GW / 91 GWh of new battery storage capacity, more than doubling the total compared with the previous year.
As of June 2025, the country’s cumulative new energy storage capacity surpassed 100 GW, marking a milestone as it overtook pumped hydro additions for the first time. Data from the China Energy Storage Alliance (CNESA) confirmed this achievement, reflecting the strong momentum in the sector.
The new plan provides a roadmap to further scale up construction. It emphasizes advancing large-scale projects, accelerating technology development, and encouraging market-oriented mechanisms. Authorities highlighted the importance of energy storage in improving renewable energy integration, reducing peak load pressures, and enhancing system flexibility.
By 2027, the large-scale expansion of battery storage is expected to play a vital role in supporting China’s renewable energy transition. With sustained investment, industry innovation, and policy support, the plan is set to drive steady growth, making energy storage a key component of the country’s energy system modernization.
