What is a compressed air energy storage project?
A compressed air energy storage (CAES) project in Hubei, China, has come online, with 300MW/1,500MWh of capacity. The 5-hour duration project, called Hubei Yingchang, was built in two years with a total investment of CNY1.95 billion (US$270 million) and uses abandoned salt mines in the Yingcheng area of Hubei, China’s sixth-most populous province.
Will China's first large-scale compressed air energy storage project be commercialized?
A state-backed consortium is constructing China’s first large-scale compressed air energy storage (CAES) project using a fully artificial underground cavern, marking a major step in the technology’s commercialization.
What is compressed air energy storage (CAES)?
Among the different ES technologies, compressed air energy storage (CAES) can store tens to hundreds of MW of power capacity for long-term applications and utility-scale. The increasing need for large-scale ES has led to the rising interest and development of CAES projects.
Where is China's compressed air energy storage plant?
Aerial view of another compressed air energy storage plant in China, which was connected to the grid last month. Image: China Huaneng. Construction has started on a 350MW/1.4GWh compressed air energy storage (CAES) unit in Shangdong, China.
What is Xinyang air storage?
Designated as a pilot project under China’s National Energy Administration’s new energy storage initiative, the Xinyang facility pioneers an innovative air-sealing approach for artificial underground storage, offering a significant boost to the commercialization of CAES technology in China.
How is China energy storage building a CAES facility?
Construction involves precision blasting, structural reinforcement, concrete lining, and a sealed steel layer to withstand an operating pressure of 14MPa. The project is led by China Energy Storage’s Henan subsidiary, which has previously developed multiple CAES facilities, including 100 MW, 150 MW, and 300 MW installations.
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