China leverages technological innovation to drive clean energy transition

A major energy storage facility has been commissioned in Tai’an, in Shandong Province, illustrating how China is applying technological innovation to accelerate its transition to clean energy. The project reflects a broader strategy to modernise the energy sector and expand sustainable infrastructure, as reported by Xinhua News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS.

According to experts, the station can store energy for up to eight hours and generate electricity for four hours, producing as much as 460 million kilowatt-hours annually. This output is sufficient to supply more than 200,000 households, highlighting the efficiency of new-generation storage technologies.

The facility employs compressed air energy storage, turning underground salt caverns into high-capacity energy reservoirs. Electricity generated during off-peak periods is used to compress air, which is later released to generate power at times of peak demand, thereby improving grid flexibility and supporting the integration of renewable sources.

China’s renewable energy sector continues to expand rapidly, with installations projected to exceed half of the country’s total capacity by 2025. In Tai’an, the introduction of innovative storage solutions is enhancing the grid’s ability to absorb clean energy, ensuring a stable and secure electricity supply while advancing low-carbon development goals.

Across the country, similar initiatives are reinforcing this transition, from next-generation offshore wind turbines to renewable-powered digital infrastructure.