
Recent data from CNESA reveals that while utility-scale storage system prices dropped to ¥1.05/Wh ($0.145/kWh) in coastal provinces, western regions still grapple with ¥1.35/Wh tariffs due to transmission bottlenecks. This disparity creates what industry insiders call "the 300km price cliff."

The integration of intermittent renewable energy sources (RES) into the grid significantly changes the scenario of the distribution network's operations. Such challenges are minimized by the incorporation of utility.