Core Insights - The inclusion of new energy storage in the capacity price mechanism marks the formation of a complete revenue structure for independent new energy storage, with 2026 expected to be a pivotal year for market development [2] Group 1: Policy Developments - The National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration issued a notice on January 30, 2026, establishing a capacity price mechanism for independent new energy storage [2] - The capacity price mechanism was initially established at the end of 2023, primarily for coal power units, allowing them to receive fixed revenue based on costs to support grid stability [2][4] Group 2: Market Impact - The capacity leasing revenue, which previously accounted for nearly 50%-60% of total revenue for energy storage projects, will gradually be eliminated following the 2025 policy that disallows storage configuration as a prerequisite for new energy projects [3] - In 2025, independent storage projects and new energy storage projects are expected to add nearly 60 GW of new capacity, a 50% increase year-on-year, representing 90% of the new energy storage capacity added nationwide [3] Group 3: Financial Implications - The capacity price for new energy storage will be based on local coal power capacity prices, with a potential annual profit exceeding 10 million yuan for a typical 100 MW storage station [4] - The introduction of the capacity price mechanism is expected to provide significant revenue for new energy storage systems, but operators must carefully assess regional supply and demand dynamics to avoid blind investments [4]
新型储能纳入容量电价机制 一个储能电站每年或多赚千万
Jing Ji Guan Cha Wang·2026-02-03 12:29