Recent reports indicate that the Urumqi Municipal Development and Reform Commission has released a new notice concerning the selection process for the second batch of standalone new-type energy storage projects in 2026. The document specifies that each district or county may submit no more than three project applications, with a combined installed capacity not exceeding 700MW.

According to the notice, the optimization of energy storage distribution will be guided by the grid structure, the capacity for new energy consumption, and the characteristics of local load demand. The selection process will focus on four key dimensions: demonstration leadership, diversified technology pathways, technological advancement, and regulatory compliance and safety. Applicants are encouraged to explore and implement a variety of emerging storage technologies, including compressed air, gravity-based systems, thermal (or cold) storage, flywheels, flow batteries, and hydrogen storage.

Furthermore, the policy supports site-specific development, advocating for the construction of a certain proportion of grid-forming energy storage at weak points in the power grid. This approach is intended to bolster grid stability and support. After a momentary pause in the original text for an advertisement, the notice reiterates that district and county authorities must conduct strict preliminary reviews of projects, prioritizing those with significant development potential, a high level of maturity, and strong corporate investment capabilities.

Proposal documents in electronic format, along with the aggregated "Urumqi 2026 Standalone New-Type Energy Storage Project Application Form," must be submitted via the designated OA system before 12:00 on September 18th. Any district or county failing to provide feedback by this deadline will be treated as having no project applications.