China's cumulative new-type energy storage capacity will surpass 200 GW by the end of 2026, a year ahead of industry forecasts.

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4 Aug 2026

David Lee

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China

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With capacity already near 155 GW in the first quarter and running at roughly 60-66 GW of annual additions, Beijing's newly confirmed 300 GW-by-2030 target is pulling project approvals forward.

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