Xinjiang Hotan 250MW/1GWh Vanadium Flow Battery + 250MW/1GWh Lead-Carbon Battery Grid-Forming Independent Energy Storage Project Breaks Ground
Date: 14 Feb 2025 |
Source: VRFB-Battery WeChat, 14 February 2025
On 10 February, the groundbreaking ceremony for the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) Hotan 500MW/2GWh Independent New Energy Storage Project was held in Beijing Hotan Industrial Park, Energy Valley New City. This marks the official launch of key projects for Hotan City in 2025 and a significant step towards advancing renewable energy infrastructure in the region.
As one of Hotan City’s priority construction projects for 2025, the CNNC 500MW/2GWh Independent New Energy Storage Project represents a ¥3.6 billion ($500 million) investment and is set to become China’s largest hybrid energy storage facility upon completion. The project is expected to play a crucial role in supporting the high-quality development of Hotan’s new energy sector.
In August 2024, the Xinjiang government released a list of 41 independent new energy storage projects across the region, totaling 7.35GW/30.86GWh. The Hotan project is among these initiatives, featuring a 50% vanadium flow battery and 50% lead-carbon battery storage system. The project is led by Xinjiang Xinhua Hydropower Investment Co., Ltd., a major player in the region’s renewable energy sector.
Speaking at the ceremony, Sun Liming, Deputy General Manager of CNNC Xinjiang Energy Development Co., Ltd., emphasized the company’s commitment to leveraging Hotan’s rich hydropower, wind, and solar resources to drive energy storage innovation.
CNNC New Energy is committed to harnessing Hotan’s vast hydropower, wind, and solar resources, along with the surging electricity demand driven by the rapid expansion of high-tech industries, to actively invest in and develop cutting-edge energy storage projects. Leveraging the financial strength of state-owned enterprises and the technical expertise of hydropower specialists, we will accelerate project implementation, ensuring efficient and sustainable energy solutions. This initiative will propel Hotan toward its clean energy goals, bolster grid stability, and serve as a catalyst for the region’s long-term economic growth.
With construction now underway, the project is poised to enhance energy security, stabilize the power grid, and support Xinjiang’s transition towards a sustainable, high-tech energy landscape.