Shanxi Province is stepping up efforts to refine its energy storage sector, announcing a major reshuffle of its 2025 project pipeline.
Source: Shanxi Evening News
Shanxi Province is stepping up efforts to refine its energy storage sector, announcing a major reshuffle of its 2025 project pipeline. According to a notice issued by the Shanxi Provincial Energy Bureau, 119 new energy storage projects—totaling 24 gigawatts in planned capacity—have been added, while 89 underperforming or delayed projects, with a combined capacity of 15.67 GW, have been removed.
The additions rank Shanxi among China’s top provinces in terms of newly planned storage capacity, underscoring a strategic shift from rapid expansion to higher-quality development. Among the newly approved projects are several large-scale installations: Furong Energy Storage’s Qiaotou project in Jinzhong（800 MW/1,600 MWh）, Huashu Intelligent Technology’s project in Yuanping(500 MW/1,000 MWh), Zhongteng’s grid-forming storage project in Yushe(400 MW/1,600 MWh).
To encourage faster construction and ensure viable projects move forward, a three-month grace period has been introduced. Projects not included in the updated list may still qualify for inclusion if they obtain land-use rights or begin substantial construction within the grace period.
Grid companies are expected to accelerate interconnection procedures and streamline approvals for the newly listed projects. Local energy bureaus will coordinate joint transmission infrastructure where applicable, aiming to improve project delivery and reduce delays. This restructuring comes as China pushes ahead with its clean energy transition. National targets call for non-fossil fuels to account for around 20% of energy consumption by 2025 and 25% by 2030. With demand for electricity rising and grid modernization underway, energy storage is set to play an increasingly vital role in balancing loads and integrating renewables. The policy and market environment for storage is also maturing steadily.
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