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Notice on the Implementation Plan for the Development of New Energy Storage during the 14th Five Year Plan period

Each province, autonomous region, municipality directly under the central government, Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Development and Reform Commission, Energy Bureau, dispatched agencies of the National Energy Administration, and relevant central enterprises:



In order to deeply implement the new energy security strategy of "Four Revolutions and One Cooperation", achieve the goals of carbon peak and carbon neutrality, support the construction of a new power system, and accelerate the high-quality and large-scale development of new energy storage, in accordance with the requirements of the "14th Five Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development of the People's Republic of China and the Long Range Objectives for 2035" and the "Guiding Opinions of the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration on Accelerating the Development of New Energy Storage", we have organized the preparation of the "14th Five Year Plan for the Development of New Energy Storage", which is now printed and sent to you for implementation.





Implementation Plan for the Development of New Energy Storage in the 14th Five Year Plan



New energy storage is an important technology and infrastructure for building a new type of power system, which is an important support for achieving carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals. It is also an important field for promoting new domestic energy formats and seizing new international strategic heights. Since the 13th Five Year Plan period, China's new energy storage industry has been in a transitional stage from research and development demonstration to early commercialization. Substantive progress has been made in technology and equipment research and development, demonstration project construction, business model exploration, policy system construction, and other aspects. The market application scale has steadily expanded, and its supporting role in energy transformation has initially emerged. In accordance with the requirements of the 14th Five Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development of the People's Republic of China and the Long Range Objectives for 2035 and the Guiding Opinions of the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration on Accelerating the Development of New Energy Storage, the following implementation plan is formulated to promote the scale, industrialization, and marketization of new energy storage.



1、 Overall requirements

（1） Guiding ideology





2） Basic principles

Overall planning, tailored to local conditions. Strengthen top-level design, highlight the leading role of science, strengthen the connection with energy related planning, and coordinate the upstream and downstream development of the new energy storage industry. Diversified development tailored to local conditions and optimized layout of new energy storage construction for various application scenarios.



Innovation leads, demonstration leads. Strengthen the research and development of key technological equipment through methods such as "unveiling and leading", and carry out demonstration applications in a classified manner. Accelerate the innovation of business models and institutional mechanisms, and take the lead in key areas. Promote technological innovation, industrial upgrading, and cost reduction, effectively supporting the market-oriented and sustainable development of the new energy storage industry.



Market driven and orderly development. Clarify the independent market position of new energy storage, fully leverage the decisive role of the market in resource allocation, better leverage the role of the government, improve market-oriented trading mechanisms, enrich the trading varieties involved in new energy storage, improve supporting market rules and supervision norms, and promote the orderly development of new energy storage.



Based on safety and standardized management. Strengthen the prevention of safety risks in new energy storage, clarify the safety responsibility entities of each link in the new energy storage industry chain, establish and improve the standards, management, monitoring, and evaluation system of new energy storage technology, and ensure the safety of the entire process of construction and operation of new energy storage projects.



（3） Development goals

By 2025, new energy storage will enter the stage of large-scale development from the initial stage of commercialization, and have the conditions for large-scale commercial application. The innovation capability of new energy storage technologies has significantly improved, the level of independent and controllable core technology and equipment has significantly improved, the standard system is basically perfect, the industrial system is becoming increasingly complete, and the market environment and business model are basically mature. Among them, the performance of electrochemical energy storage technology has been further improved, and the system cost has been reduced by more than 30%; The engineering application of new energy storage technologies relying on conventional power sources such as thermal power and nuclear power unit extraction and energy storage, as well as 100 MW level compressed air energy storage technology; Mechanical energy storage technologies such as megawatt flywheel energy storage are gradually maturing; Breakthroughs have been made in long-term energy storage technologies such as hydrogen energy storage and thermal (cold) energy storage.



By 2030, the comprehensive market-oriented development of new energy storage will be achieved. The core technology and equipment of new energy storage are independently controllable, with technological innovation and industrial level ranking among the top in the world. The market mechanism, business model, and standard system are mature and sound, deeply integrated with various links of the power system for development, basically meeting the needs of building a new power system, and comprehensively supporting the achievement of carbon peak goals in the energy source field as scheduled.



2、 Strengthen technological breakthroughs and build a new energy storage innovation system

Give full play to the dual roles of government guidance and market initiative, strengthen the strategic layout and systematic planning of energy storage technology innovation, actively carry out research and development of key new energy storage technologies, adopt the "unveiling and leading" mechanism to carry out research and development of new materials, technologies, and equipment for energy storage, accelerate the realization of core technology autonomy, promote the organic integration of industry, academia, research and application, accelerate the transformation of innovative achievements, and enhance the innovation capacity in the field of new energy storage.



（1） Increase research and development efforts in key technological equipment

Promote diversified technology development. Carry out research on key core technologies, equipment, and integrated optimization design for sodium ion batteries, new lithium-ion batteries, lead carbon batteries, flow batteries, compressed air, hydrogen (ammonia) energy storage, thermal (cold) energy storage, etc., concentrate on tackling energy storage technologies such as superconductivity and supercapacitors, and develop and reserve new generation high energy density energy storage technologies such as liquid metal batteries, solid-state lithium-ion batteries, and metal air batteries.



Breakthrough in whole process safety technology. Breaking through key technologies such as intrinsic safety control of batteries, safety warning of electrochemical energy storage systems, multi-level protection structures and key materials of the system, efficient fire extinguishing and anti re ignition, and overall safety design of energy storage power stations, to support the safe operation of large-scale energy storage power stations. Breakthrough in the rapid detection of energy storage battery cycle life and evaluation of aging status technology, research and development of retired battery health assessment, sorting, repair and other cascading utilization related technologies, and research on control protection and safety defense technologies for diverse new energy storage integrated into the power grid system.







Innovative intelligent regulation technology. Concentrate on tackling key technologies for intelligent collaborative control of large-scale energy storage system clusters, conduct research on collaborative aggregation of distributed energy storage systems, and focus on solving power grid control problems caused by high proportion of new energy access. Relying on technologies such as big data, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, we will conduct research on key technologies in the fields of multifunctional energy storage reuse, demand side response, virtual power plants, cloud energy storage, and market-oriented transactions.



（2） Actively promoting the integrated development of industry, academia, research and application

Support the construction of industry university research and application systems and platforms. Support the mobilization of enterprises, universities, and research institutes through methods such as "unveiling and leading", promote the construction of national key energy storage laboratories and national energy storage technology industry education integration innovation platforms, and promote the organic connection and deep integration of the education chain, talent chain, and industrial chain. Encourage local governments, enterprises, financial institutions, technology institutions, etc. to jointly establish new energy storage development funds and innovation alliances, optimize the allocation of innovation resources, and promote technological and business model innovation.

Strengthen disciplinary construction and talent cultivation. Implement the requirements of the Action Plan for the Development of Energy Storage Technology Disciplines (2020-2024), improve the disciplinary system for cultivating new energy storage technology talents, and deepen the cultivation of new energy storage professionals and composite talents. Support the development and innovation of new energy storage platforms, apply for national or provincial level scientific and technological projects, and cultivate outstanding new energy storage research talents.



（3） Establish a sound technological innovation system

Accelerate the establishment of a green energy storage technology innovation system with enterprises as the main body, market orientation, and a combination of industry, academia, research and application, and strengthen the tracking and management of new energy storage research and development innovation platforms. Support relevant enterprises, research institutions, higher education institutions, etc. to continuously carry out research on innovative new energy storage technologies, application layouts, business models, policy mechanisms, standard systems, etc., and strengthen scientific decision-making support for the development of the new energy storage industry.



3、 Actively pilot and demonstrate, steadily promote the industrialization process of new energy storage

Focusing on various application scenarios, paying attention to diversified technological routes, carrying out pilot demonstrations of new energy storage projects with the principle of steady progress and phased implementation, and strengthening the tracking and evaluation of demonstration projects. Accelerate pilot demonstrations in key regions and encourage all regions to take the lead in testing. By demonstrating and applying new energy storage technologies, we can drive progress and industrial upgrading, improve the industrial chain, and enhance industrial competitiveness.



（1） Accelerate the demonstration and application of diversified technologies

Accelerate the demonstration of major technological innovation. Actively carry out the demonstration of the first major technological equipment and the pilot demonstration of scientific and technological innovation (energy storage). Strengthen the tracking, monitoring, analysis and evaluation of pilot demonstration projects, provide scientific data support for the practical application effects of new technologies, products, and solutions, and provide scientific basis for the formulation of industrial policies and technical standards by the country. Promote the construction of a national level new energy storage demonstration base, providing a verification platform for the research and development, standard formulation, operation management, and benefit analysis of various new energy storage equipment.





Carry out pilot demonstrations of different technological routes classification. We will focus on building pilot demonstration projects for larger capacity liquid flow batteries, flywheels, compressed air and other energy storage technologies, promote pilot demonstrations for steam extraction and energy storage in thermal power units, and research and carry out pilot demonstrations for new generation high energy density energy storage technologies such as sodium ion batteries and solid-state lithium-ion batteries. Expand the application fields of hydrogen (ammonia) energy storage, thermal (cold) energy storage, and carry out pilot demonstrations of hydrogen (ammonia) energy storage relying on renewable energy for hydrogen (ammonia) production and utilization of abandoned mine energy storage. Promote the joint application of multiple energy storage technologies based on system requirements and carry out pilot demonstrations of composite energy storage.

Promote pilot demonstrations of new energy storage technologies at multiple time scales. To promote the demonstration of short-term high-frequency energy storage technology in response to the demand for second and minute level applications such as load tracking, system frequency regulation, inertia support, hill climbing, reactive power support, and mechanical energy recovery. To address the issues of new energy consumption and system peak shaving, we will promote the demonstration of large-scale, medium to long-term energy storage technologies. Key pilot demonstrations of compressed air, liquid flow batteries, efficient heat storage and other day to week, week to quarter time scale energy storage technologies, as well as longer cycle energy storage technologies for renewable energy such as hydrogen and ammonia production, to meet the needs of multi time scale applications

（2） Promote pilot demonstrations in different scenarios and regions

Deepen pilot demonstrations for different application scenarios. Focus on various application scenarios of new energy storage on the power supply side, grid side, and user side, select a batch of new energy storage demonstration pilot projects, and formulate differentiated support policies based on different application scenarios. By combining pilot demonstration projects, we will deepen research on key technologies such as energy storage equipment, system integration, planning and design, scheduling and operation, safety protection, testing and evaluation in different application scenarios.

Accelerate pilot demonstrations in key regions. Actively carry out the construction of regional energy storage demonstration zones, encourage localities to carry out pilot reforms of new energy storage policy mechanisms according to local conditions, and promote the construction of pilot demonstration projects for new energy storage in key regions. Carry out pilot demonstrations of new energy storage by combining the construction of large-scale wind and photovoltaic bases with a focus on deserts, Gobi, and desert areas; Accelerate the construction of the National Energy Storage Development Pilot Demonstration Zone in Qinghai Province; Strengthen the tracking and evaluation of the first batch of scientific and technological innovation (energy storage) pilot demonstration projects in Hebei, Guangdong, Fujian, Jiangsu and other regions; Coordinate and promote the development of new energy storage in Zhangjiakou Renewable Energy Demonstration Zone. Encourage all regions to boldly take the lead and conduct pilot demonstrations and applications of technological innovation, model innovation, and institutional mechanism innovation, on the premise of having advanced technology, talent teams, and financial support.





（3） Developing and strengthening the new energy storage industry

Improve the upstream and downstream industrial chain. Cultivate and extend the upstream and downstream industries of new energy storage, rely on backbone enterprises with independent intellectual property rights and core competitiveness, and actively promote the development of the entire industry chain of new energy storage. Attracting more high-end elements such as talent, technology, and information to cluster in the new energy storage industry, and focusing on cultivating and building strategic emerging energy storage industry clusters.

Build a high-tech industrial base. By combining resource endowments, technological advantages, industrial foundation, human resources, and other conditions, we will promote the construction of a number of national energy storage high-tech industrialization bases, and promote the large-scale, market-oriented, and high-quality development of the new energy storage industry.



4、 Promote large-scale development and support the construction of a new type of power system

Continuously optimize the construction layout, promote the integration and development of new energy storage and various aspects of the power system, and support the construction of new power systems. Promote the coordinated and optimized operation of new energy storage, new energy, and conventional power sources, fully tap into the energy storage potential of conventional power sources, and improve system regulation and capacity support capabilities. Reasonably layout new energy storage on the grid side, and focus on improving the level of power safety assurance and system comprehensive efficiency. To achieve flexible and diverse development of new energy storage on the user side, explore new scenarios for integrated energy storage development, and expand the application fields and models of new energy storage.

（1） Intensify efforts to develop new types of energy storage on the power side

Promote the construction of system friendly new energy power stations. In areas with abundant new energy resources, such as Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, Gansu, Qinghai, and other high penetration areas of new energy, we will focus on laying out a number of system friendly new energy power stations with reasonable configuration of new energy storage, promoting the application of innovative technologies such as high-precision long-term power prediction and intelligent scheduling control, ensuring the efficient consumption and utilization of new energy, enhancing the popularity and capacity support of new energy and supporting the high proportion of renewable energy base exports. Relying on existing resources and the addition of cross provincial and cross regional transmission channels during the 14th Five Year Plan period, we will fully leverage the role of large-scale new energy storage in Northeast, North China, Northwest, Southwest and other regions. Through the "integrated wind, solar, water, and fire storage" multi energy complementary model, we will promote the large-scale cross provincial and cross regional transmission and consumption of new energy, improve the utilization rate of channels and the proportion of renewable energy electricity.



Promote the development and consumption of large-scale wind and photovoltaic bases in the desert and Gobi desert. Cooperate with the development of large-scale wind and photovoltaic bases in desert, Gobi, desert and other areas, research new energy storage configuration technologies, reasonable scale and operation methods, explore the use of renewable energy for hydrogen production, and support large-scale new energy export.



Promote large-scale offshore wind power development and consumption. Combining the development of large-scale offshore wind power bases in Guangdong, Fujian, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shandong and other regions, we will conduct research on new energy storage configurations for offshore wind power, reduce the capacity demand for offshore wind power collection and transmission channels, and improve the level of offshore wind power consumption and utilization and capacity support capabilities.



Improve the ability to regulate conventional power supply. Promote the rational allocation of new energy storage for coal-fired power generation, carry out demonstration of steam extraction energy storage, and improve operational characteristics and overall efficiency. Explore the development of new energy storage combined with nuclear power peak shaving and frequency regulation, as well as multi scenario applications. Explore the construction of new energy storage or wind solar energy storage facilities using existing sites and transmission and transformation facilities of retired thermal power units.



（2） Developing new types of energy storage on the grid side according to local conditions

Improve the level of safe and stable operation of the power grid. Reasonably layout new energy storage in key power grid nodes with intensive load access, large-scale new energy gathering, large capacity DC feeding, difficulties in peak shaving and frequency regulation, and insufficient voltage support capacity, fully leveraging its various functions such as peak shaving, frequency regulation, voltage regulation, accident backup, climbing, and black start, as an important measure to enhance the system's ability to resist emergencies and recover from faults.



Enhance the power supply guarantee capability in weak areas of the power grid. In remote areas with insufficient power supply capacity, such as the end of the power grid in Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia, Xizang and other regions, new energy storage or wind solar storage power stations on the grid side should be rationally arranged to improve the power supply guarantee capacity. In areas not covered by the power grid, new energy storage is used to support the development and utilization of renewable energy such as solar and wind energy, meeting local energy needs.



Delay and replace investment in transmission and transformation facilities. In areas where transmission corridor resources and substation site resources are scarce, such as load center areas, areas with temporary load increases, and areas with increased demand for phased power supply reliability, support the construction of new energy storage on the grid side, delay or replace the upgrading and renovation of transmission and transformation facilities, and reduce the comprehensive construction cost of grid infrastructure.



Enhance the system's emergency support capability. Focusing on the government, hospitals, data centers and other important power users, under the premise of safety and reliability, build a batch of mobile or fixed new energy storage as emergency standby power supply, study the centralized transfer mechanism of energy storage facilities including electric vehicles in extreme cases, and improve the system's emergency power supply guarantee capability.



（3） Flexible and diverse development of new energy storage on the user side

Support the construction of distributed energy supply systems. Around end users such as big data centers, 5G base stations, industrial parks, and highway service areas, as well as eligible rural users, relying on distributed new energy, microgrids, incremental distribution networks, etc. to configure new energy storage, explore the application of electric vehicles in distributed energy supply systems, improve energy quality, and reduce energy costs.

Provide customized energy services. For power users who consume large amounts of electricity in industry, communication, finance, Internet, etc., and have high requirements for power supply reliability and power quality, new energy storage should be configured according to the needs of optimizing the business model and system operation mode to support high-quality power consumption and improve the efficiency and benefits of comprehensive energy use.

Enhance the user's ability to adjust flexibly. Actively promote the construction of user side decentralized energy storage facilities such as uninterruptible power supplies and charging and swapping facilities, explore and promote the application of bidirectional interactive intelligent charging and discharging technologies such as electric vehicles and smart electricity facilities, and enhance the flexible adjustment ability and intelligent and efficient electricity consumption level of users.



（4） Carry out diversified applications of new energy storage

Promote the integrated and coordinated development of source, network, load, and storage. By optimizing and integrating local power supply side, grid side, and user side resources, reasonably allocating various types of energy storage, exploring different technological paths and development models, and encouraging internal joint scheduling of integrated source network load storage projects.



Accelerate cross disciplinary integration and development. In combination with the construction of new national infrastructure, actively promote the cross-border integration of new energy storage with smart cities, rural revitalization, smart transportation and other fields, and continuously expand the application models of new energy storage.

Expand the application of various forms of energy storage. Combining the resource conditions of various regions and the demand for different forms of energy, we will promote the construction of new energy storage projects such as long-term electric energy storage, hydrogen energy storage, and thermal (cold) energy storage, promote the development of various forms of energy storage, and support the construction of comprehensive smart energy systems.



5、 Improve institutional mechanisms and accelerate the marketization of new energy storage

Accelerate the construction of the electricity market system, clarify the independent market position of new energy storage, and create a good market environment. Research and establish a new energy storage pricing mechanism, and study reasonable cost sharing and diversion mechanisms. Innovate new energy storage business models and explore the application of business models such as shared energy storage, cloud energy storage, and energy storage aggregation.



（1） Creating a favorable market environment

Promote the participation of new energy storage in various electricity markets. Accelerate the construction progress of medium - and long-term electricity trading markets, electricity spot markets, and auxiliary service markets, and promote energy storage as an independent entity to participate in various electricity markets. Research the admission conditions, trading mechanisms, and technical standards for the participation of new energy storage in the electricity market, and clarify relevant trading, scheduling, and settlement rules.



Improve the market mechanism for auxiliary services suitable for new energy storage. Promote the participation of new types of energy storage in auxiliary services in various forms such as independent power stations, energy storage aggregators, and virtual power plants, improve the compensation mechanism for "pay for performance" power auxiliary services according to local conditions, enrich the variety of auxiliary service transactions, and research and carry out auxiliary service transactions such as backup and ramp up.



（2） Reasonably guiding the cost of new energy storage

Increase support for "new energy+energy storage". In areas with a high proportion of new energy installed capacity and high pressure on system peak operation, actively guide new energy power stations to allocate new energy storage in a market-oriented manner. For new energy generation projects that support the construction of new energy storage or implement new energy storage in a shared mode, priority consideration can be given to competitive configuration, project approval, grid connection timing, guaranteed utilization hours, and power service compensation assessment based on the level of energy storage technology and system benefits.



Improve the pricing guidance mechanism for energy storage on the power grid side. Based on the principle of supporting the safe, stable, and efficient operation of the system, the development scale of grid side energy storage should be reasonably determined. Establish a capacity pricing mechanism for independent energy storage power stations on the power grid side, and gradually promote the participation of energy storage power stations in the electricity market. Scientifically evaluate the investment substitution benefits of new energy storage and transmission facilities, and explore incorporating the cost benefits of alternative energy storage facilities in the power grid into the recovery of transmission and distribution electricity prices.



Improve the pricing mechanism that encourages the development of user side energy storage. Accelerate the implementation of the time of use electricity price policy, establish a peak electricity price mechanism, widen the price difference between peak and valley, guide the transmission of electricity market prices to the user side, establish a demand side response compensation mechanism connected to the electricity spot market, and increase the revenue channels for user side energy storage. Encourage users to adopt energy storage technology to reduce investment in capacity expansion for power system integration, and leverage the positive role of energy storage in reducing investment in distribution network infrastructure.



（3） Expand new energy storage business models

Explore and promote shared energy storage models. Encourage new energy power stations to allocate energy storage in the form of self construction, leasing, or purchasing, and leverage the sharing effect of energy storage for multiple purposes. Actively support various entities to carry out application demonstrations of innovative business models such as shared energy storage and cloud energy storage, and pilot the construction of shared energy storage trading platforms and operation monitoring systems.

Research and carry out energy storage aggregation applications. Encourage the aggregation and utilization of user side decentralized energy storage facilities such as uninterruptible power supplies, electric vehicles, and charging and swapping facilities. Through large-scale aggregation of small and micro entities, play the role of load peak shaving and valley filling, participate in demand side response, and innovate a two-way interaction mode between source and load.



Innovate investment and operation models. Encourage power generation enterprises and independent energy storage operators to jointly invest in new energy storage projects and allocate profits reasonably through market-oriented methods. Establish a coordinated operation and benefit sharing mechanism for integrated source network, load storage, and multi energy complementary projects. Actively guide social capital to invest in new energy storage projects, and establish and improve a fair guarantee mechanism for the construction of new energy storage by social capital.



6、 Ensure policy guarantees and improve the new energy storage management system

Encourage local governments to increase support for innovation in new energy storage technologies and project construction by combining existing policy mechanisms. Strengthen the normative guidance and safety guarantee role of standards, actively establish and improve the standard system for the entire industry chain of new energy storage, accelerate the formulation of safety related standards for new energy storage, and carry out the revision of energy storage standards for different application scenarios. Accelerate the establishment of a new energy storage project management mechanism, standardize industry management, and strengthen safety risk prevention.



（1） Establish a sound standard system

Improve the standard system for the entire industry chain. In accordance with the Implementation Plan for Strengthening Energy Storage Standardization jointly issued by the National Energy Administration, the Ministry of Emergency Management, and the State Administration for Market Regulation, we will fully leverage the role of energy storage standardization platforms and establish a standard system covering professional fields such as new energy storage foundation universality, planning and design, equipment testing, construction acceptance, grid connection operation, detection and monitoring, operation and maintenance, safety emergency response, etc., with mutual support and coordinated development of each link. Strengthen the effective connection between the energy storage standard system and the current energy and power system related standards. Deeply participate in the formulation of international standards for new energy storage and enhance industry influence.



Accelerate the development of safety related standards. Research and develop comprehensive safety standards covering electrical safety, component safety, electromagnetic compatibility, functional safety, network safety, energy management, transportation safety, installation safety, operation safety, and retirement management for new energy storage facilities with different technological routes. Accelerate the development of safety design and evaluation standards for electrochemical energy storage modules/systems, power plant safety management, and fire extinguishing. Refine the integration of energy storage power stations into the power grid and the types of application scenarios, and improve the safety design, testing and acceptance, emergency management standards for integration into the power grid system.



Innovate and diversify application technology standards. Combining innovation in new energy storage technologies and expansion of application scenarios, timely carry out the formulation and revision of various standards, coordinate technological progress and compatibility of standard applications, and balance the innovation and practicality of standards. Focusing on supporting energy storage for new energy, accelerating the formulation and revision of standards for energy storage system technical requirements and grid connection performance requirements, and standardizing the addition of energy storage requirements for wind and photovoltaic configurations. Research and develop relevant standards for intelligent regulation of large-scale energy storage clusters and aggregation regulation of distributed energy storage, in order to improve the operational efficiency and system value of energy storage.







（2） Improve support policies

By combining the demonstration application of the first set of technological equipment and supporting policies for green technology innovation system, we will actively promote increased support from various regions. Encourage local governments to provide policy support for investment and construction, grid connection scheduling, and operation assessment of new energy storage projects according to actual needs. Effectively utilize existing funding channels and actively support the industrialization and application projects of new energy storage key technology equipment. Support the integration of new energy storage into the green finance system, promote the establishment of energy storage development funds, and improve social capital financing methods.



（3） Establish a project management mechanism

Strengthen security risk prevention. Promote the improvement of new energy storage safety production laws, regulations, and standard specifications, improve the management system, clarify the safety responsibility subjects of various upstream and downstream links in the industry, and strengthen the implementation of safety responsibilities. For new energy storage projects, especially large-scale electrochemical energy storage power stations, we will strengthen safety control and supervision in project admission, production and quality control, design consulting, construction acceptance, grid connection scheduling, operation and maintenance, retirement management, emergency management, and accident disposal, and establish a solid safety bottom line.



Standardize project construction and operation management. Implement the Interim Management Standards for New Energy Storage Projects, clarify the filing management functions of new energy storage projects, optimize the filing process and management rules. Improve the qualification and equipment testing and certification mechanism of new energy storage project construction units, and enhance the level of quality management. Promote the establishment of new management mechanisms for energy storage land, environmental protection, safety, fire protection, and other aspects. Urge power grid enterprises to clarify their grid connection procedures, optimize their scheduling and operation mechanisms, and fully leverage the benefits of energy storage systems. Study the new energy storage project management mechanism supporting the construction of new energy, micro grid, integrated smart energy and energy Internet projects.



7、 Promoting international cooperation and enhancing the competitive advantage of new energy storage

Deepen international energy cooperation in the field of new energy storage, improve cooperation mechanisms, build cooperation platforms, expand cooperation areas, and achieve high-quality introduction and high-level export of new energy storage technologies and industries.



（1） Improve international cooperation mechanisms

Based on the principles of complementary advantages and mutual benefit, fully leverage the role of intergovernmental and bilateral energy cooperation mechanisms, strengthen cooperation with international financial institutions such as the World Bank, build an international cooperation platform for new energy storage, and promote cooperation in the field of new energy storage with key countries.



（2） Promote international cooperation in technology and industry

Carry out international cooperation in scientific and technological research and development in the cutting-edge field of new energy storage, strengthen international technology exchange and information sharing, explore a win-win mechanism for the introduction of advanced technologies and industrial chain supply chain cooperation, study new models of cooperation between domestic and foreign enterprises, and promote the "going global" of advanced energy storage technologies, standards, and equipment in China



8、 Safeguard measures

Establish and improve a multi departmental coordination mechanism for new energy storage, strengthen coordination with relevant departments by the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration, coordinate and connect with national energy and various special plans, promote the construction of a national level new energy storage big data platform, and improve the level of implementation monitoring and industry management informatization. Develop a work plan and policy measures for the implementation of new energy storage, and each provincial energy regulatory department shall prepare a development plan for new energy storage in the local area, clarify the progress arrangement and assessment mechanism, scientifically and orderly promote various tasks, and copy the progress to the National Energy Administration and its dispatched agencies. Strengthen the supervision and evaluation of implementation, and the dispatched agencies of the National Energy Administration should closely track the implementation situation, timely summarize experience, analyze problems, and propose rolling revision suggestions. The National Energy Administration shall make timely adjustments and optimizations to the implementation plan based on the supervision and evaluation results.



Office of the National Development and Reform Commission

Issued on February 10, 2022

Development and Reform Energy [2022] No. 209