The new energy storage industry is booming

Will energy storage grow in 2024?

Allison Weis, Global Head of Energy Storage at Wood Mackenzie Another record-breaking year is expected for energy storage in the United States (US), with Wood Mackenzie forecasting 45% growth in 2024 after 100% growth from 2022 to 2023.

What is the future of energy storage?

Renewable penetration and state policies supporting energy storage growth Grid-scale storage continues to dominate the US market, with ERCOT and CAISO making up nearly half of all grid-scale installations over the next five years.

How many GW does the US energy storage industry have?

Across all segments, the US energy storage industry deployed 8.7 GW, a record-breaking growth of 90% year on year. The nation deployed 4.2 GW in the fourth quarter of 2023, and installations in California and Texas accounted for 77% of fourth-quarter additions, said Wood Mackenzie.

How will record electricity prices affect the residential storage market?

Record electricity prices are forcing consumers to consider new forms of energy supply, driving the residential storage market in the near term. The significant utility-scale storage additions expected from 2025 onwards align with the very ambitious renewable targets outlined in the REPowerEU plan and a renewed focus on energy security in the UK.

How a domestic energy storage system compared to last year?

In the first half of the year, the capacity of domestic energy storage system which completed procurement process was nearly 34GWh, and the average bid price decreased by 14% compared with last year. In the first half of 2023, a total of 466 procurement information released by 276 enterprises were followed.

Why are battery energy storage deployments booming?

Lower costs, better supply chains and steady demand are driving an energy storage boom in the United States, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie. From pv magazine USA Wood Mackenzie said in its latest report that battery energy storage deployments across the United States continue to surge, with data through the first quarter of 2024.