China unveils a three-year plan to boost new-type energy storage to 180 million kilowatts by 2027 for green energy transition.
BEIJING: China has released a comprehensive three-year action plan aimed at accelerating the development of new-type energy storage systems from 2025 to 2027, in a bid to support its ongoing green energy transformation and stabilise emerging power systems.
The initiative, jointly issued by the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration, outlines a bold target: achieving over 180 million kilowatts of installed new-type energy storage capacity by 2027. This capacity is expected to spur direct project investment worth around 250 billion yuan (approximately US$35.2 billion).
The plan includes 21 key actions focused on scaling up energy storage in both power generation and grid infrastructure, fast-tracking technological innovation, strengthening standardisation, and cultivating skilled talent. Another key pillar involves expanding international cooperation to ensure knowledge and resource sharing in this rapidly evolving field.
As of the end of 2024, China had already achieved an installed capacity of 73.76 million kilowatts of new-type energy storage, demonstrating significant progress toward its long-term green energy goals.
New-type energy storage technologies are viewed as essential for balancing intermittent renewable sources such as solar and wind, enabling more stable and efficient grid performance. By pushing for rapid development in this sector, China aims to reinforce its leadership in global clean energy innovation while ensuring energy security.
The action plan also aligns with the nation’s broader development agenda for high-quality economic growth, low-carbon transformation, and sustainable infrastructure. With this strategic push, China is not only targeting domestic energy resilience but also aiming to become a key international player in next-generation energy technologies.
