Team energy storage

How can McKinsey help you transition to energy storage?

McKinsey’s Energy Storage Team can guide you through this transition with expertise and proprietary tools that span the full value chain of BESS (battery energy storage systems), LDES (long-duration energy storage), and TES (thermal energy storage).

What is energy storage insights?

Our Energy Storage Insights team provides detailed modeling of the technology, cost, demand, and supply outlooks of all types of power and heat storage, as well as advanced analytics on revenue streams for storage.

Is energy storage a good idea for small businesses?

On a smaller scale, energy storage is unlocking new economic opportunities for small businesses. By integrating renewable power with agriculture, individuals can store and supply excess energy, enhancing national grid resilience and diversity while generating profit. China has been a global leader in renewable energy for a decade.

What is new-type energy storage?

This year, “new-type energy storage” has emerged as a buzzword. Unlike traditional energy, new energy sources typically fluctuate with natural conditions. Advanced storage solutions can store excess power during peak generation and release it when needed, enabling greater reliance on renewables as a primary energy source.

Who conducted the research on battery energy storage?

This research was conducted by Assistant Principal Researcher Dr. Kazuki Ouchi, Researcher Dr. Katsuhiro Ueno, and Senior Principal Researcher Dr. Masayuki Watanabe of the Special Team for Battery Energy Storage, NXR Development Center, Nuclear Science Research Institute at the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA; President: Masanori Koguchi).

What is a battery energy storage sourcing strategy?

Created a battery energy storage sourcing strategy for a renewables developer, including conducting cost benchmarks for battery systems sourced from different regions while using local incentives.