Energy storage project approval and filing

What is the 'guidance on accelerating the development of new energy storage?

Since April 21, 2021, the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration have issued the ‘Guidance on Accelerating the Development of New Energy Storage (Draft for Solicitation of Comments)’ (referred to as the ‘Guidance’), which has given rise to the energy storage industry and even the energy industry.

Where will the energy storage projects be located?

The energy storage projects will be located at three existing SCE substations: 225 MW at Springvale Substation in Big Creek-Ventura, 200 MW at Hinson Substation in the Los Angeles Basin, and 112.5 MW at Etiwanda Substation in the Los Angeles Basin.

What is the 'guidance' for the energy storage industry?

Based on the above analysis, as the first comprehensive policy document for the energy storage industry during the ‘14th Five-Year Plan’ period, the ‘Guidance’ provided reassurance for the development of the industry.

Which energy companies are building long-duration storage projects in California?

The California Energy Commission approved grants for long-duration storage projects to be built by Redflow, RedoxBlox and Noon Energy. Four Redflow zinc-bromine flow batteries in Mossel Bay, South Africa.

Will energy storage be available in summer 2022?

In November 2021, the CPUC approved an 80 MW energy storage contract for SCE to be available during summer 2022. In August 2021, the CPUC approved four agreements for PG&E to add 270 MW of new storage capacity to be online by summer 2022.

Will energy storage eliminate industrial development?

In the context of the ‘dual-carbon’ goal and energy transition, the energy storage industry’s leapfrog development is the general trend and demand. The follow-up actions will inevitably introduce a series of policies for the development of energy storage to eliminate industrial development. Faced with ‘obstacles’ one by one.