China Mobile Energy Storage Base Station Battery Tender

How much does a battery energy storage system cost in China?

The procurement exercise has attracted 67 battery energy storage companies but only six have emerged as winners. The average bid stood at CNY 0.473/Wh ($65/kWh). Public procurements in China continue to demonstrate exceptionally low price levels for lithium-ion phosphate (LFP) battery energy storage systems (BESS).

How much does a lithium-ion phosphate battery cost in China?

Public procurements in China continue to demonstrate exceptionally low price levels for lithium-ion phosphate (LFP) battery energy storage systems (BESS). In the latest tender, more than 80% of bidders quoted prices below CNY 0.5/Wh ($69/kWh), highlighting the fierce competition in the world’s biggest BESS market.

What are the leading energy storage battery companies in China?

Leading energy storage battery companies in China include BYD (002594.SZ), which is also the country's biggest electric vehicle maker, and CATL (300750.SZ).

What does China Energy Engineering Corporation's landmark procurement mean for energy storage?

China Energy Engineering Corporation’s landmark procurement signals a shift toward market-driven energy storage, with bids reflecting aggressive cost-cutting and rising industry consolidation.

How big is China's energy storage?

According to the China Energy Storage Alliance (CNESA), new storage installations in China reached 13.3 GW/ 32.1 GWh in the first five months of 2025, up 52.5% / 41.8% year-on-year. The CEEC procurement was split into three packages, totaling 25 GWh and covering systems with durations of one, two, and four hours.

Will China double its energy storage capacity by 2027?

Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. China is looking to almost double its so-called new energy storage capacity to 180 gigawatts (GW) by 2027, according to an industry plan announced by authorities on Friday.