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How can China achieve energy self-sufficiency?

The long-term solution for China to achieve energy self-sufficiency comprises renewables reaching grid parity and sufficient energy storage capacity. Over the past decade, China has been laying the groundwork, becoming a world leader in PV, onshore wind, and lithium battery industries.

What will China's energy storage capacity look like in 2023?

In 2023, after the substantial rise in annual installed capacity, the growth of grid-connected capacity is expected to slow, increasing by 37.2% year-on-year to 120 GW. As renewable energy installations surge, China's wind and PV curtailment tick up. Given that, several local authorities pose higher energy storage configuration ratio requirements.

What is China's energy storage capacity?

China's electrochemical energy storage capacity grew rapidly, with 5 GWh added in 2021 (an 89% year-on-year increase) and 15.3 GWh added in 2022 (a 206% year-on-year increase).

Will China increase PV capacity in 2023?

China added 54.9 GW of installed PV capacity in 2021, a 13.9% year-on-year increase, and 87.4 GW in 2022, a 59.2% year-on-year increase. In 2023, after the substantial rise in annual installed capacity, the growth of grid-connected capacity is expected to slow, increasing by 37.2% year-on-year to 120 GW.