GXED(SH:600617) Chan Ye Xin Xi Wang·2025-09-03 01:08Core Insights - The article highlights the growing importance of new energy storage as a solution to the "abandoned wind and solar" issue in China's rapidly expanding renewable energy sector, emphasizing its role in economic growth and grid stability [1][5][6]. New Energy Storage Industry Overview - New energy storage refers to the integration of storage systems within renewable energy generation sites, such as wind and solar farms, to enhance grid flexibility and reliability [2]. - The advantages of new energy storage include dynamic energy absorption, alleviating local electricity abandonment, balancing renewable energy output fluctuations, and providing auxiliary services to the grid [2]. Current Market Status - As of the end of 2024, the cumulative installed capacity of new energy storage reached 24.23 GW, with a year-on-year increase of 58% [1][9]. - The average utilization rate of new energy storage in China was 32% in 2024, an improvement of 15 percentage points from 2023, but still below the rates of independent storage (52%) and commercial storage (65%) [11]. Policy Changes and Market Dynamics - The cancellation of mandatory energy storage requirements in February 2025 marks a shift from policy-driven growth to market demand-driven development, which may temporarily impact new energy storage installations but is expected to foster long-term positive trends [1][8]. - The previous mandatory storage policies led to a proliferation of storage projects but also resulted in inefficiencies and underutilization, prompting the need for a more market-oriented approach [7][8]. Future Development Suggestions - To build a new power system centered on renewable energy, the industry should enhance top-level design, clarify market participation methods for new energy storage, and strengthen research on system-friendly technologies [11].