What is the largest energy storage procurement in China's history?

The tender marks the largest energy storage procurement in China’s history. In what is described as the largest energy storage procurement in China’s history, Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina) is targeting an unprecedented cumulative storage capacity of 16 GWh. The bids were opened on December 4.

How much does energy storage cost in China?

In what is described as the largest energy storage procurement in China’s history, Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina) is targeting an unprecedented cumulative storage capacity of 16 GWh. The bids were opened on December 4. The tender attracted 76 bidders, with quoted prices ranging from $60.5/kWh to $82/kWh, averaging $66.3/kWh.

How many energy storage battery companies are there in China?

According to incomplete statistics, there are more than 50 lithium energy storage battery enterprises in China at present.

Did UniEnergy sell batteries in China?

In an interview, Yang acknowledged that he did not do that. UniEnergy Technologies sold a few batteries in the U.S., but not enough to meet its requirements. The ones it did sell, including in one instance to the U.S. Navy, were made in China. But Yang said in all those years, neither the lab nor the department questioned him or raised any issues.

What is powerchina's storage initiative?

This storage initiative is part of PowerChina’s broader equipment procurement plan announced on November 13, which also includes 51 GW of solar modules, 51 GW of inverters, 25 GW of wind turbines, and 15,240 prefabricated 35kV substations.

What happens if a supplier is shortlisted for energy storage system equipment?

In the future, as specific projects are implemented and procurement needs clarified, the shortlisted suppliers will be directly invited to engage in secondary competition, either through negotiated procurement or competitive bidding, to determine the final supplier for the required energy storage system equipment.