Recently, five departments, including the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration, jointly issued the "Guiding Opinions on Promoting the Development of Energy Storage Technology and Industry" (hereinafter referred to as the "Guiding Opinions"), which clarifies the significance, overall requirements, key tasks, and safeguard measures for promoting the development of energy storage technology and industry in China.

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