45th! The new “Fifteen Five” energy storage plan has made significant progress — New Research — Scientific Network
On January 22, CNESA DataLink released data on energy storage capacity for the year 2025 during the annual conference of the National Energy Storage Industry Technology Innovation Alliance (CNESA). The report highlighted developments in energy storage technology and outlined trends for 2026 during a conference held in Beijing.
According to the report, by the end of 2025, China’s new energy storage capacity is projected to reach approximately 100 gigawatts, with the total installed capacity expected to surpass 45 gigawatts. Based on CNESA DataLink’s analysis, as of December 2025, the cumulative energy storage capacity in China is estimated to be 213.3 gigawatts, reflecting a 54% increase compared to the previous year. The year 2025 is seen as a pivotal year for the energy storage market, showing substantial growth in comparison to the end of 2024.
The report indicates that by 2025, the new energy storage installations will predominantly consist of lithium-ion batteries, which will represent over two-thirds of the total energy storage capacity, driven by rapid growth in demand from various applications. The deployment of energy storage systems is anticipated to continue increasing, with projections suggesting that by 2030, cumulative capacity could reach as high as 3.7 billion kilowatt-hours.
In terms of market distribution, the top ten provinces are expected to collectively account for 90% of the installed capacity, with regions in the west of China, such as Sichuan and Xinjiang, leading the way. By 2025, energy storage policies are expected to support high-intensity thermal storage, with the number of new policies launched increasing by 13% compared to previous years.
In summary, the “Fifteen Five” energy storage planning targets set by the government aim for an overall capacity of 91.6 gigawatts, indicating that many provinces have already achieved compliance with these goals. The future of new energy storage will be driven by market dynamics, pushing for higher quality and efficiency in energy applications.
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