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Are battery energy storage systems the future of electricity?

In the electricity sector, battery energy storage systems emerge as one of the key solutions to provide flexibility to a power system that sees sharply rising flexibility needs, driven by the fast-rising share of variable renewables in the electricity mix.

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.

What role does energy storage play in the transport sector?

In the transport sector, the increasing electrification of road transport through plug-in hybrids and, most importantly, battery electric vehicles leads to a massive rise in battery demand. Energy storage, in particular battery energy storage, is projected to play an increasingly important role in the electricity sector.

How big is battery storage in Europe?

(Source: IEA) In the European Union, total installed battery storage capacity rises from nearly 5 GW today to 14 GW in 2030 and almost 120 GW in 2050 in the STEPS, which achieves the agreed objectives, including reaching 32% of renewable energy by 2030, and fulfills all the National Energy and Climate Plans and major policies as of late 2022.

How will energy storage affect global electricity demand?

Energy storage will play a significant role in maintaining the balance between supply and demand as global electricity demand more than doubles by mid-century. This growth in demand will be primarily met by renewable sources like wind and solar.

What are the different types of battery energy storage systems?

Battery storage systems can be distinguished between two classes: utility-scale battery energy storage systems and behind-the-meter battery energy storage systems. Utility-scale battery energy storage systems are directly connected to the distribution or transmission systems.