China Electric Equipment Group Supports Successful Grid Connection of Largest Hybrid Energy Storage Project
Date: 21 Oct 2024 |
Source: China Energy Storage Network News Center, 20 October 2024
China Electric Equipment Group has announced the successful grid connection of the largest hybrid energy storage project in China. The Xinhua Wushi 500 MW/2000 MWh Hybrid Energy Storage Project, located in Wushi County, Aksu City, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, is the country’s largest grid-connected hybrid energy storage project, utilizing both vanadium flow and lithium iron phosphate batteries. This pioneering project, referred to as Xinjiang's largest "power bank," represents a major milestone in the development of China's energy storage industry.
The project covers an area of approximately 456.84 acres and boasts a total installed capacity of 500 MW/2000 MWh. It integrates 250 MW/1000 MWh of vanadium flow battery storage and an equal capacity of lithium iron phosphate battery storage, capable of storing energy for up to four hours. Once fully charged, it can store 2 million kWh of electricity, sufficient to power approximately 300,000 households for a day.
China Electric Equipment Group, through its subsidiary XuJi Electric Co. Ltd., provided four sets of 35 kV water-cooled containerized Static Var Generators (SVGs), which were successfully connected to the grid on the first attempt. These devices are crucial for stabilizing the local power grid, reducing energy waste, and improving energy efficiency in the Xinjiang region.
This project not only showcases China Electric Equipment Group’s advanced technology but also significantly supports China's broader goal of achieving carbon neutrality. The hybrid storage system will reduce the curtailment of renewable energy and enhance the reliability of the region's power grid, paving the way for future innovations in green energy solutions.
China Electric Equipment Group remains committed to advancing key technologies, improving product quality, and supporting the transition to a low-carbon, high-efficiency energy system in line with the national "Dual Carbon" goals.