Core Viewpoint - The article outlines the implementation plan for the market-oriented reform of renewable energy grid pricing in Heilongjiang Province, aiming to promote high-quality development of renewable energy through market mechanisms and ensure fair participation of renewable energy projects in the electricity market [9][10]. Summary by Sections Overall Goals - The plan aims to establish a market-driven pricing mechanism for renewable energy, ensuring that all types of renewable energy projects can participate in market transactions and that prices are determined through market forces [10]. Promotion of Market Participation - All types of renewable energy projects, including centralized and distributed solar and wind power, are encouraged to participate in market transactions, with prices formed through market mechanisms [11][12]. - The plan includes provisions for gradually allowing biomass and other energy sources to enter the market [12]. Mechanism for Existing Projects - Existing projects approved before June 1, 2025, will have their electricity prioritized in the grid and will follow current guaranteed pricing policies, with a coal benchmark price set at 0.374 yuan per kilowatt-hour [14]. Mechanism for New Projects - New projects starting from June 1, 2025, will have their first-year electricity volume linked to existing non-market ratios, with subsequent years determined by national renewable energy consumption responsibilities and user capacity [15]. - Competitive bidding will be organized annually to determine the mechanism price, with a cap set based on reasonable cost returns and market conditions [15][16]. Execution Period - The execution period for the pricing mechanism is tentatively set at 12 years for new projects, with the plan to be implemented from December 31, 2025 [3][16]. Support Mechanisms - A sustainable pricing settlement mechanism will be established, allowing for price adjustments based on market averages and ensuring that the costs are covered by grid companies [13][17]. - The plan emphasizes the importance of collaboration among various departments to ensure effective implementation and market stability [18]. Monitoring and Evaluation - Continuous monitoring of market prices, renewable energy generation costs, and user electricity prices will be conducted to assess the impact of the reforms and optimize policies as needed [18][19].

文 | 榆林日报 9月14日，榆林新型储能高质量发展交流活动暨第十九届榆林国际煤博会、第三届西部氢能博览会重点项目签约仪式举行。中国科学院 大连化学物理研究所研究员、能源陕西实验室主任陈忠伟，陕西省商务厅二级巡视员孙小民，青海省发改委二级巡视员钟天路参加。榆 林市政府副市长杨扬，中关村储能产业技术联盟创始人、常务副理事长俞振华分别致辞。 杨扬在致辞中表示，发展新型储能产业，对榆林而言既是"必答题"，也是"新赛道"。它是榆林构建新型电力系统、促进新能源消纳、提升 电网灵活性和安全可靠性的关键环节，更是实现"双碳"目标、培育新质生产力的战略选择。榆林将鼓励支持各类新型储能试点示范，打造 国内领先的"风光火储氢一体化"零碳低碳园区，规划布局新型储能产业园中园，力争形成百亿级储能产业集群，走出一条高碳城市低碳发 展的新路径。 会上，陈忠伟发表了题为《下一代电源技术》的产业发展主旨报告。报告聚焦下一代高安全、长寿命电池技术的发展路径，深入解读氢混 动力电源技术的核心价值和应用潜力，分析了适合榆林资源禀赋与能源结构的储能路线，并阐释了储能产业当前的前沿动态与未来的广阔 发展前景。 市外事外经局就榆林市情及储能重点产业合作 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article provides an analysis of the new energy storage projects in August 2025, highlighting the trends in the source-grid side market and the overall growth in installed capacity despite a month-on-month decline [2][3]. Group 1: Overall Market Analysis - In August 2025, the newly installed capacity of new energy storage projects in China reached 2.90 GW / 7.97 GWh, representing a year-on-year increase of 30% / 43%, but a month-on-month decrease of 11% / 10% [3]. - The source-grid side saw an addition of 2.50 GW / 7.08 GWh, with year-on-year growth of 22% / 36% and a month-on-month decline of 17% / 15% [6]. Group 2: Source-Grid Side Market Insights - Independent storage accounted for over 50% of the total installed capacity in August [6]. - The newly added independent storage capacity was 1.39 GW / 3.98 GWh, showing a year-on-year decrease of 21% / 12%, while the power side added 1.10 GW / 3.09 GWh, marking a significant year-on-year increase of 285% / 354% [6]. Group 3: Regional Analysis - The northwest region accounted for 65% of the newly installed capacity, with Xinjiang leading at over 0.8 GW of new installations, where independent storage made up 68% [11]. - Xinjiang's total installed capacity reached 219 million kW, with renewable energy accounting for approximately 60%, an increase of about 10 percentage points from the previous year [11]. Group 4: Project Ownership and Market Share - The "Five Major and Six Small" power generation groups accounted for over half of the new installed capacity, with Huadian having the largest market share [13]. - Notable projects include Huadian's 1 GW / 4 GWh independent storage demonstration project in Xinjiang [13]. Group 5: Storage Duration and Technology Trends - The average storage duration for source-grid projects increased by 12% year-on-year to 2.84 hours, with Xinjiang having the longest duration at approximately 4.0 hours [15]. - In August, all newly installed source-grid storage projects utilized lithium iron phosphate battery technology, with accelerated development in non-lithium technologies such as compressed air storage and hybrid storage systems [16].

Core Viewpoint - The successful grid connection of the Shanxi Pingshan 100MW independent frequency modulation power station project marks a significant advancement in the application of supercapacitor technology, showcasing the company's leadership in the market and the reliability of large-scale applications [2][4]. Group 1: Project Overview - The project has a total scale of 100MW, including 58MW/30s of supercapacitor energy storage, with a total investment of 670 million yuan and occupies an area of 25.24 acres [2]. - It is the largest application of supercapacitors in a 100MW independent frequency modulation power station globally and also the largest single "supercapacitor + lithium battery" hybrid energy storage power station in the world [2][4]. Group 2: Technical Features - The system employs a "supercapacitor + lithium battery" hybrid architecture, achieving 100MW rapid frequency modulation and 42MWh peak shaving capability, addressing the slow response and high error rates of traditional frequency modulation [3]. - The system can operate stably even in extreme conditions of -40℃, with significantly lower lifecycle costs compared to other technical solutions, and enhanced safety compared to traditional methods [4]. Group 3: Comprehensive Service - The company provides a full-process coverage and one-stop delivery from power station design, equipment supply, construction, to debugging and grid connection, ensuring efficient integration of core technology and overall engineering [4]. Group 4: Regional Impact - The project is located in Pingshan County, which has abundant sunlight and water resources, making it an ideal site for clean energy development. The local clean energy total installed capacity reaches 2,048,000 kW, with a new energy output value of 535 million yuan, accounting for 38% of the GDP [4]. - Upon full operation, the power station is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 1.15 million tons annually, reinforcing Pingshan's position in clean energy and supporting balanced economic development and ecological protection in the region [4]. Group 5: Company Background - Established in 2009, the company is a national-level specialized and innovative "little giant" enterprise, a member of the new energy storage innovation consortium of central enterprises, and ranks among the industry leaders in revenue and production scale [6]. - The company possesses core technologies in key materials, single units, modules, and system integration for supercapacitors, having undertaken numerous national and provincial research projects, achieving multiple technological breakthroughs and research results [6].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the upcoming 4th Sodium-Ion Battery Industry Chain and Standards Development Forum, emphasizing its significance in promoting the sodium-ion battery industry and establishing relevant standards [3][7][17]. Forum Information - The forum will take place from September 24 to 26, 2025, in Weihai, Shandong, China [5][13]. - It is organized by the China Electronics Technology Standardization Institute and the Zhongguancun Energy Storage Industry Technology Alliance, with support from the Weihai Nanhai New Area Management Committee [3][7]. Agenda Highlights - The agenda includes discussions on international standards for sodium-ion batteries, safety requirements, and national standards review meetings [10][11][12]. - Keynote speeches will cover topics such as innovations in sodium-ion batteries, safety performance comparisons, and advancements in battery materials [14][15][16]. Keynote Speakers and Topics - Notable speakers include Hu Yongsheng from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Wang Qing Song from the University of Science and Technology of China, presenting on various aspects of sodium-ion battery technology [14][15]. - Topics will range from the development of cathode materials to the practical applications of sodium-ion batteries in energy storage systems [16]. Industry Focus - The forum aims to address the challenges and advancements in the sodium-ion battery sector, including cost-effective materials and safety standards [17]. - It will also feature discussions on the commercialization of sodium-ion batteries in various applications, such as electric bicycles and energy storage stations [16].

Core Points - The State Grid Corporation of China has undergone organizational changes, including the dissolution of the "Pumped Storage and New Energy Division" and the establishment of an independent "Pumped Storage Division" [2] - The restructuring aims to enhance the strategic position of pumped storage, separating it from other renewable energy operations [2] - The new structure consolidates various departments related to pumped storage, wind power, and solar energy under a unified management framework [2] Organizational Changes - The "Pumped Storage and New Energy Division" was established in 2021 to integrate dispersed operations related to pumped storage, wind, and solar energy [2] - The newly formed "Pumped Storage Division" (New Source Group, New Source Holdings) is now the leading unit under the State Grid [2] - The "Information Communication Branch" and "Big Data Center" have been merged into the "Information Communication Center (Big Data Center)" [2] Strategic Focus - The establishment of the independent Pumped Storage Division reflects a strategic shift to prioritize pumped storage within the company's overall energy strategy [2] - A key meeting was held on July 31 to discuss the advancement of the Pumped Storage Division's work plan for the second half of 2025 [2]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the "Action Plan for the Large-Scale Development of New Energy Storage (2025-2027)" issued by the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration, highlighting the goal of achieving large-scale and market-oriented development of new energy storage by 2027 [2][3]. Group 1: Development Goals - By 2027, the installed capacity of new energy storage in China is expected to exceed 180 GW, driving project investments of approximately 250 billion yuan [3]. - The cumulative installed capacity of new energy storage reached 101.3 GW by mid-2025, marking a 32-fold increase compared to the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan [3]. - In a conservative scenario, the cumulative installed capacity of new energy storage in China is projected to reach 236.1 GW by 2030, with an ideal scenario exceeding 291 GW, indicating a compound annual growth rate of over 20% in the next five years [3]. Group 2: Action Directions - The "Action Plan" outlines action directions including expanding application scenarios, enhancing utilization levels, leading innovation integration, strengthening standard system construction, and improving market mechanisms [5]. - The plan emphasizes the need to improve market mechanisms, such as establishing a reliable capacity compensation mechanism for the power system, which lays the foundation for future storage capacity compensation policies [5]. - It requires local energy authorities to scientifically assess the demand for adjustment capacity and to balance the development of new energy storage with other adjustment resources, which is crucial for setting storage installation targets [5].

Core Viewpoint - The global energy structure is rapidly transitioning towards clean and low-carbon solutions, with energy storage emerging as a core technology for new power systems, leading to a wave of large-scale development. However, safety incidents related to electrochemical energy storage systems, such as lithium-ion battery thermal runaway and issues with system integration quality, pose significant challenges to the industry's high-quality development, necessitating collaborative efforts to address these challenges [2]. Event Overview - The Fifth International Energy Storage Safety Seminar and the National Key R&D Program project "International Lithium-Ion Battery Energy Storage Safety Evaluation Key Technology Cooperation R&D" will be held on October 16-17, 2025, in Tianjin [2]. - The event coincides with the 130th anniversary of Tianjin University and the 60th anniversary of the Tianjin Fire Research Institute of the Ministry of Emergency Management, aiming to create a platform for technical exchange, deepen industry-academia-research collaboration, focus on safety issues, and promote the transformation of research outcomes to support the sustainable development of the energy storage industry [2]. Organizing Institutions - The seminar is organized by the Zhongguancun Energy Storage Industry Technology Alliance, the Tianjin Fire Research Institute of the Ministry of Emergency Management, and the National Energy Storage Technology Industry-Education Integration Innovation Platform of Tianjin University [29]. - Co-organizers include the CNESA Energy Storage Safety Committee and the China Internal Combustion Engine Society Energy Storage Technology Branch, with support from various energy and technology companies [29]. Attendee Categories - Expected attendees include government departments, grid companies, project developers, design institutes, power generation groups, research institutions, and energy storage-related enterprises [31]. Previous Events - The Fourth International Energy Storage Safety Seminar was held on August 26, 2024, in Suzhou, with over 500 participants from various sectors discussing the safety development of energy storage in the context of large-scale development [34]. - The Third Energy Storage Safety Forum took place on August 25, 2023, in Qingdao, continuing the dialogue on safety in energy storage [34]. Research Institutions - The Tianjin Fire Research Institute, established in 1965, specializes in fire rescue scientific research and has developed into a comprehensive international research institution in the field of fire safety [35]. - The New Energy Fire Safety Technology Research Center at the institute focuses on research across the entire chain of new energy, including safety mechanisms and fire prevention [37]. Educational Institutions - Tianjin University, founded in 1895, is recognized as China's first modern university and has made significant contributions to national economic and social development [38]. - The National Energy Storage Technology Industry-Education Integration Innovation Platform at Tianjin University was approved in December 2021 and includes multiple centers focusing on various aspects of energy storage technology [39].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the establishment of a capacity pricing mechanism for power generation in Ningxia, aimed at promoting a new energy system and supporting green and low-carbon energy transformation [7][9]. Group 1: Implementation Scope - The mechanism will initially include compliant public coal power units and new energy storage on the grid side, excluding direct current supporting power sources [10]. - The list of coal power units and new energy storage that will execute the capacity pricing mechanism will be compiled by the State Grid Ningxia Electric Power Company and submitted for review [10][11]. Group 2: Capacity Fee Determination - The capacity fee for coal power units and new energy storage will be determined by the product of effective capacity, capacity price standard, and capacity supply-demand ratio [11]. - Effective capacity for coal power units is calculated by deducting auxiliary power from the rated capacity, while for new energy storage, it is based on the full power discharge duration divided by 6 times the rated power [11]. - The capacity price standard will be 100 yuan per kilowatt per year from October to December 2025, increasing to 165 yuan per kilowatt per year starting January 2026 [11]. Group 3: Capacity Supply-Demand Ratio - The capacity supply-demand ratio is defined as the ratio of capacity demand to total effective capacity, with capacity demand calculated based on the maximum value of the previous year's system net load curve [4][11]. - If the capacity supply-demand ratio exceeds 1, it will be capped at 1 [4]. Group 4: Fee Settlement and Distribution - The State Grid Ningxia Electric Power Company will calculate and settle the capacity fee monthly [12]. - The capacity fee will be proportionally shared among all industrial and commercial users based on their monthly electricity consumption and the monthly electricity delivery of power generation companies [13]. Group 5: Capacity Fee Assessment - If a coal power unit cannot provide output as per dispatch instructions and its maximum output is less than 95% of effective capacity, penalties will be applied [14]. - New energy storage units will also face penalties for non-operation during the month, affecting their eligibility for future capacity fees [14]. Group 6: Other Matters - The notification will take effect from October 1, 2025, and will be adjusted according to national policy changes [15].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the upcoming 4th Sodium-Ion Battery Industry Chain and Standards Development Forum, highlighting its significance in the development and standardization of sodium-ion battery technology [3][10]. Event Details - The forum will take place from September 24 to 26, 2025, in Weihai, Shandong, China [3][10]. - It is organized by the China Electronics Standardization Institute and the Zhongguancun Energy Storage Industry Technology Alliance [3]. Agenda Highlights - The agenda includes a series of keynote speeches, discussions on national and international standards for sodium-ion batteries, and the release of evaluation results for sodium-ion battery performance [11][12]. - Keynote speakers include experts from various institutions, such as Hu Yongsheng from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Wang Zhenbo from Harbin Institute of Technology [11][13]. Standardization Efforts - The forum will address the development of standards for sodium-ion batteries, including safety requirements and technical specifications for energy storage systems [12][13]. - Discussions will cover various aspects of sodium-ion battery technology, including cathode and anode materials, electrolytes, and battery management systems [13]. Industry Applications - The forum will explore practical applications of sodium-ion batteries in sectors such as energy storage, electric vehicles, and emergency response systems [13]. - Presentations will include case studies on sodium-ion battery projects and their implementation in real-world scenarios [13].