Investment in energy storage materials

What is the iShares energy storage & materials ETF?

The iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. and non-U.S. companies involved in energy storage solutions aiming to support the transition to a low-carbon economy, including hydrogen, fuel cells and batteries.

Which energy storage stocks are a good investment?

Albemarle is the top holding, followed by Tesla, so if you can't decide from the previous stocks, this fund is a good one-stop investment to play the pending energy storage boom. With more than $1 billion under management and about 60 components, this First Trust fund is another interesting and diversified way to play energy storage.

Is battery energy storage a good investment?

There are signs of life among important new and emerging technologies, where absolute investment remains relatively small but growth rates are high. Investment in battery energy storage is hitting new highs and is expected to more than double to reach almost USD 20 billion in 2022.

What is the energy storage solutions sector?

Companies in the energy storage solutions sector, including, but not limited to, battery, fuel cell, and hydrogen companies, may depend largely on the availability of hydrogen gas, certain third-party key suppliers for components in their products, and a small number of customers for a significant portion of their business.

What are some interesting energy storage ETFs?

Another interesting energy storage ETF is GRID, which is focused on alternative energy infrastructure companies such as power management company Eaton Corp. (ETN), industrial conglomerate Johnson Controls International PLC (JCI), and electronics and automation pioneer Abb Ltd. (ABB).

Why is energy storage important?

Energy storage is a potential substitute for, or complement to, almost every aspect of a power system, including generation, transmission, and demand flexibility. Storage should be co-optimized with clean generation, transmission systems, and strategies to reward consumers for making their electricity use more flexible.