Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the results of the 2025 annual centralized bidding for energy storage systems by the State Power Investment Corporation, highlighting the awarded contracts and the total capacity involved in the bidding process [1][2]. Group 1: Bidding Results - The total capacity for this centralized bidding was 5 GWh, with six companies winning contracts [1][3]. - The awarded shares for the winning companies are as follows: - Shanghai Ronghe Yuanchu Energy Co., Ltd.: 1500 MWh - Beijing Haibo Sichuang Technology Co., Ltd.: 1400 MWh - Xinyuan Zhichu Energy Development (Beijing) Co., Ltd.: 800 MWh - Jiangsu Trina Storage Co., Ltd.: 600 MWh - CRRC Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Research Institute Co., Ltd.: 400 MWh - Beijing Tiancheng Tongchuang Electric Co., Ltd.: 300 MWh [2][3]. Group 2: Bidding Details - The bidding included both centralized and string-type energy storage systems, suitable for shared or supporting storage, with options for 2-hour (0.5C rate) and 4-hour (0.25C rate) solutions [3][5]. - The breakdown of the centralized storage system bids includes: - Beijing Haibo Sichuang Technology Co., Ltd.: 1400 MWh at a bid price of 1.7592 billion yuan (0.440 yuan/Wh) - Shanghai Ronghe Yuanchu Energy Co., Ltd.: 1000 MWh at a bid price of 1.704 billion yuan (0.426 yuan/Wh) - Xinyuan Zhichu Energy Development (Beijing) Co., Ltd.: 800 MWh at a bid price of 1.7192 billion yuan (0.430 yuan/Wh) - Jiangsu Trina Storage Co., Ltd.: 400 MWh at a bid price of 1.688 billion yuan (0.422 yuan/Wh) - CRRC Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Research Institute Co., Ltd.: 400 MWh at a bid price of 1.69032 billion yuan (0.423 yuan/Wh) [3][4]. Group 3: Equipment and Services - The bidding scope includes the supply of a complete set of equipment for energy storage systems, such as lithium iron phosphate batteries, bidirectional converters, battery management systems, energy management systems, transformers, and related facilities [4]. - The bidders are responsible for transportation, insurance, on-site delivery, installation guidance, testing, trial operation participation, acceptance cooperation, and after-sales service, ensuring compliance with grid and energy management standards [4][5].

Core Viewpoint - The National Power Investment Corporation has announced the results of its 2025 centralized bidding for energy storage system equipment, with a total bidding scale of 5GWh, including both centralized and string energy storage systems [1][5]. Group 1: Bidding Details - The bidding is divided into two segments: centralized energy storage systems and string energy storage systems, with a total capacity of 5GWh, including 2h (0.5C rate) and 4h (0.25C rate) solutions [2]. - The average bid price for centralized energy storage systems ranges from 0.422 to 0.440 yuan/Wh, with an average of 0.428 yuan/Wh, while for string energy storage systems, the range is 0.463 to 0.477 yuan/Wh, averaging 0.470 yuan/Wh [2]. - The scope of this procurement includes all necessary equipment for energy storage systems, such as lithium iron phosphate batteries, bidirectional converters, battery management systems, energy management systems, and associated facilities [2]. Group 2: Technical Specifications - The procurement will adopt a 1500V DC energy storage system design, with a grid connection voltage level of 35kV, adjustable based on specific project requirements [2]. - The energy storage systems are designed to integrate with photovoltaic or wind power, enabling energy transfer, primary frequency regulation, automatic generation control, reactive power support, and short-circuit capacity [2]. Group 3: Bidder Qualifications - Bidders must determine the configuration capacity and integration method of the energy storage system based on their own solutions and equipment characteristics [3]. - Bidders are required to provide a comprehensive solution for the energy storage battery system under continuous 0.25C/0.5C charge and discharge conditions, including battery grouping, BMS, thermal management, and fire protection systems [3]. - Bidders must have independent R&D and production capabilities for at least two of the following: battery cells, battery modules, PCS, BMS, and EMS, with a cumulative domestic supply performance of no less than 8GWh over the past three years [3][4]. Group 4: Winning Bidders - The first winning bidder for centralized energy storage systems is Beijing Haibo Sichuang Technology Co., Ltd., with a bid of 1,759.20 million yuan [6]. - The second winning bidder is Shanghai Ronghe Yuanshu Energy Co., Ltd., with a bid of 1,704.00 million yuan [8]. - The third winning bidder is New Source Zhichu Energy Development (Beijing) Co., Ltd., with a bid of 1,719.20 million yuan [10]. - The fourth winning bidder is Jiangsu Trina Storage Co., Ltd., with a bid of 1,688.00 million yuan [11]. - The fifth winning bidder is CRRC Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Research Institute Co., Ltd., with a bid of 1,690.32 million yuan [13].