Demand for new energy storage sites

Will energy storage grow in 2022?

Global energy storage’s record additions in 2022 will be followed by a 23% compound annual growth rate to 2030, with annual additions reaching 88GW/278GWh, or 5.3 times expected 2022 gigawatt installations. China overtakes the US as the largest energy storage market in megawatt terms by 2030.

What is the future of energy storage?

Storage enables electricity systems to remain in balance despite variations in wind and solar availability, allowing for cost-effective deep decarbonization while maintaining reliability. The Future of Energy Storage report is an essential analysis of this key component in decarbonizing our energy infrastructure and combating climate change.

Should governments consider energy storage?

In the electricity sector, governments should consider energy storage, alongside other flexibility options such as demand response, power plant retrofits, or smart grids, as part of their long-term strategic plans, aligned with wind and solar PV capacity as well as grid capacity expansion plans.

Which countries are promoting energy storage?

Japan’s federal and local governments announced annual subsidy programs for utility-scale batteries, while South Korea set a 25GW/127GWh storage target by 2036. India is taking steps to promote energy storage by providing funding for 4GWh of grid-scale batteries in its 2023-2024 annual expenditure budget.

Which country has the most energy storage capacity?

The Americas region represents 21% of annual energy storage capacity on a gigawatt basis by 2030. The US is by far the largest market, led by a pipeline of large-scale projects in California, the Southwest and Texas. The US has a seen a wave of project delays due to rising battery costs.

What types of energy storage are included?

Other storage includes compressed air energy storage, flywheel and thermal storage. Hydrogen electrolysers are not included. Global installed energy storage capacity by scenario, 2023 and 2030 - Chart and data by the International Energy Agency.