Energy storage scale of various countries

Which countries have the most grid-scale battery energy storage systems in 2023?

This treemap, created in partnership with the National Public Utilities Council, visualizes which countries had the most grid-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) in 2023. China has nearly half the world’s grid storage battery capacity and keeps growing at a breakneck pace.

Which country has the most energy storage capacity?

2018 saw the greatest capacity additions to energy storage systems globally. South Korea alone deployed a combined utility-scale and behind-the-meter storage of 0.6 gigawatts in 2019, making up the greatest share among the leading four countries, followed by China and Germany at 0.5 gigawatts. Statista Accounts: Access All Statistics.

Which countries need more battery storage?

Ireland and Germany’s capacities only grew by 28% from the previous year. Meanwhile, South Korea’s capacity remained the same. The International Energy Agency estimates that 1,300 GW of battery storage will be needed by 2030 to support the renewable energy capacity required to meet the 1.5°C global warming target.

Which country has the largest storage capacity?

California’s 8.6 GW is the largest capacity of any state and more than twice that of second-place Texas. Although Canada had only 0.4 GW of storage capacity in 2023, it quadrupled its capacity from the previous year. However, its 426% annual growth rate is still not the highest of the top 10 countries.

Which country has the most battery-based energy storage projects in 2022?

In 2022, the United States was the leading country for battery-based energy storage projects, with approximately eight gigawatts of installed capacity.

What types of energy storage are included?

Other storage includes compressed air energy storage, flywheel and thermal storage. Hydrogen electrolysers are not included. Global installed energy storage capacity by scenario, 2023 and 2030 - Chart and data by the International Energy Agency.