2025 Energy Storage Policy Annual Review by CNESA

The 2025 Energy Storage Policy Annual Review by CNESA provides a comprehensive analysis of China's energy storage policy landscape. It highlights the strategic upgrade of energy storage from passive configuration to core support in the national energy strategy during the 14th Five-Year Plan period. Cumulative installed power storage capacity reached 213.3 GW by end of 2025, with new energy storage (led by lithium-ion batteries) accounting for over two-thirds. The report reviews policy context including top-level design, planning guidance, market construction, and standardized management. In 2025, 869 new policies were released, a 13% increase from 2024, focusing on electricity price and market policies. Key regions like Guangdong, Zhejiang, Shandong, and Jiangsu lead in policy releases. The document also covers achievements in technology route diversification, with cumulative new energy storage capacity exceeding 100 GW, and emphasizes the integration of energy storage with renewable energy across multiple scenarios.