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"The grid-side energy storage power station is a 'smart regulator' for urban electricity, which can flexibly adjust grid resources," Tesla said on Weibo, according to a Google translation. This would "effectively solve the pressure of urban power supply and ensure the safe, stable and efficient electricity demand of the city," it added.
Tesla has officially signed a ¥4 billion (C$764/US$557 million) deal to build its first grid-scale battery energy storage station in China, leveraging its Megapack technology.
Their growing use helps stabilize power grids, prevent outages, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. This project is Tesla’s first large-scale energy storage installation in China, complementing its existing automotive manufacturing presence in the city through Giga Shanghai.
Tesla's energy storage plant in Shanghai's Lin-gang Special Area commenced operation on Feb 11, as the assembly line started the production of the first Megapack unit. The Megapack, which is an advanced battery system designed for large-scale energy projects, can store more than 3,900 kilowatt-hours of electricity in a single unit.
One Megapack can provide up to 1 megawatt of power for four hours. "The grid-side energy storage power station is a 'smart regulator' for urban electricity, which can flexibly adjust grid resources," Tesla said on Weibo, according to a Google translation.
Capacity for global battery energy storage systems rose 42 gigawatts in 2023, nearly doubling the total increase in capacity observed in the previous year, according to the International Energy Agency. — CNBC's Arjun Kharpal contributed reporting.
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