Energy storage financial subsidy policy promotion brief

Are energy storage subsidy policies uncertain?

Subsidy policies for energy storage technologies are adjusted according to changes in market competition, technological progress, and other factors; thus, energy storage subsidy policies are uncertain. In this section, the investment decision of energy storage technology with different investment strategies under an uncertain policy is studied.

Should energy storage investors and policymakers consider incentive policies?

Furthermore, the findings of this study are particularly helpful for energy storage investors and policymakers, not only in China but also in other countries. For example, before designing incentive policies for the energy storage industry, policymakers should consider the intended effect of policy interventions on their targets.

Will phase-down policy increase energy storage investment thresholds?

With an increase in adjustment policy frequency or subsidy magnitude under the phase-down policy, although the investment threshold of energy storage technology will all rise, the rise in investment thresholds is significantly different. Policy implementation should use more long-term, stable incentives.

Do cities need a subsidy for energy storage?

Most cities do not have high profitability for energy storage to participate in peaking auxiliary services and urgently require policy subsidies. Specifically, under certain policy conditions, a subsidy of at least 0.0246 USD/kWh is necessary to motivate investors to invest effectively.

Do policy adjustments affect energy storage technology investments?

The frequency of policy adjustments and the magnitude of subsidy adjustments have different levels of impact on energy storage technology investments. The adverse effect of the subsidy adjustments magnitude is much more significant than the impact of the policy adjustments frequency.

Is there a real option model for energy storage sequential investment decision?

Propose a real options model for energy storage sequential investment decision. Policy adjustment frequency and subsidy adjustment magnitude are considered. Technological innovation level can offset adverse effects of policy uncertainty. Current investment in energy storage technology without high economics in China.