Energy storage power station inside the factory

Will Tesla's first grid-side energy storage station be built in China?

It will be Tesla's first grid-side energy storage station to be built on the Chinese mainland. Dong Kun, general manager of Tesla China's energy business, said the station, once launched, will participate in electricity spot trading, helping balance peak and off-peak power demand in the local grids and enhance grid stability.

What are battery storage power stations?

Battery storage power stations are usually composed of batteries, power conversion systems (inverters), control systems and monitoring equipment. There are a variety of battery types used, including lithium-ion, lead-acid, flow cell batteries, and others, depending on factors such as energy density, cycle life, and cost.

What energy storage system does Tesla use?

All of its energy storage units will use Tesla's Megapack electrochemical energy storage system produced at the Shanghai Megafactory. The electricity generated by the photovoltaic system will be directly supplied to the Megafactory, with excess power automatically stored in the Megapack for future use.

Where is Tesla's gigawatt-hour-scale energy storage station located?

The gigawatt-hour-scale energy storage station is to be located in the Lin-gang Special Area of China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, as per the deal signed by Tesla, the administrative committee of the Lin-gang Special Area, the people's government of Shanghai's Fengxian District, and China Kangfu International Leasing Co., Ltd.