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What is the market for energy storage in South Asia?

The market for energy storage in the South Asia region is dominated by India. (See Chart 3.4). In India, several key factors are driving the market for energy storage, perhaps most notably the ambitious National Solar Mission.

Where does energy storage come from in the Middle East & North Africa?

In the Middle East and North Africa region, there has been limited energy storage project activity to date. Of the 1,026 MW of capacity currently installed, 1,020 MW comes from a single pumped hydro plant in Iran.

Can energy storage technologies help drive development in emerging economies?

Energy storage technologies hold significant potential to help drive development in emerging economies by improving the quality of the electricity supply and facilitating the effective integration of renewable energy.

Are advanced energy storage systems worth it?

The technology continues to prove its value to grid operators around the world who must manage the variable generation of solar and wind energy. However, the development of advanced energy storage systems (ESS) has been highly concentrated in select markets, primarily in regions with highly developed economies.

Where will the new energy storage capacity be deployed?

As shown in Chart 3.8, a significant portion of the new energy storage capacity expected to be deployed in Latin America and the Caribbean will likely come from remote power systems. Most of this new capacity is anticipated to be in physical island microgrid systems.

What is the regional pipeline of storage projects?

The regional pipeline of storage projects continues to grow with a diverse set of technologies, including battery, compressed air, flywheel, pumped storage, and thermal energy storage projects.