Energy storage solutions for 2023

Will energy storage grow in 2023?

Global energy storage’s record additions in 2023 will be followed by a 27% compound annual growth rate to 2030, with annual additions reaching 110GW/372GWh, or 2.6 times expected 2023 gigawatt installations. Targets and subsidies are translating into project development and power market reforms that favor energy storage.

What's happening in the energy storage sector in 2023?

A roundup of the biggest projects, financing and offtake deals in the energy storage sector that we have reported on this year. It’s been a positive year for energy storage in 2023, with new markets opening up and supply chain bottlenecks and price spikes for battery energy storage systems (BESS) easing, though challenges remain.

How much money will be allocated to storage projects in 2023?

Residential batteries are now the largest source of storage demand in the region and will remain so until 2025. Separately, over €1 billion ($1.1 billion) of subsidies have been allocated to storage projects in 2023, supporting a fresh pipeline of projects in Greece, Romania, Spain, Croatia, Finland and Lithuania.

What are CES storage systems?

Energy Density: CES storage systems typically offer high energy density, allowing for long-duration storage and portability. Reversible fuel cells and synthetic fuels also provide considerable energy density but may have lower overall efficiencies due to energy losses during conversion processes.

What are energy storage systems?

Energy storage systems (ESS) accelerate the integration of renewable energy sources in the energy and utility sector. This improves the efficiency and reliability of power systems while providing flexibility and resilience. Utilities use energy storage to balance supply and demand, provide ancillary services, and enhance grid stability.

Will 9% of energy storage capacity be added by 2030?

We added 9% of energy storage capacity (in GW terms) by 2030 globally as a buffer. The buffer addresses uncertainties, such as markets where we lack visibility and where more ambitious policies may develop that we haven’t predicted. We revised our buffer calculation methodology in this market outlook.