Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the draft of the "Implementation Rules for Long-term Cross-Province Electricity Trading in the Northwest Region - New Energy Storage Trading Chapter," aimed at promoting the development of the energy storage industry and facilitating the construction of a new power system in the Northwest region [3]. Group 1: New Energy Storage Trading Definition - New energy storage trading refers to the long-term electricity trading varieties based on the charging and discharging capacities of new energy storage stations [5]. - This trading is part of the cross-province electricity long-term trading in the Northwest region and will be organized by electricity trading institutions on various time cycles [5]. Group 2: Participants in New Energy Storage Trading - The participants in new energy storage trading are independent energy storage stations, which must meet specific technical and regulatory requirements [6]. - Non-independent energy storage stations can opt to become independent if they meet the necessary conditions [6]. Group 3: Establishing a New Energy Storage Trading Mechanism - Independent energy storage stations can participate in cross-province electricity trading as both wholesale users and power generation enterprises, but cannot participate in both roles simultaneously [7]. - The trading methods include bilateral negotiation, listing, and centralized bidding [7]. - The pricing mechanism for charging and discharging transactions will be market-driven [8]. Group 4: Contract Signing and Execution - Contracts for the transfer of charging or discharging quantities can be conducted upon mutual agreement between the parties involved [8]. Group 5: Measurement and Settlement - The settlement of cross-province electricity trading contracts will be based on actual dispatch results, with a daily clearing and monthly settlement approach [9].