Energy storage battery trends in the second half of 2023

How big is the battery market in 2023?

According to the IEA's Batteries and Secure Energy Transitions published on April 25, the global market for BESS doubled in 2023, reaching over 90 GWh and increasing the volume of battery storage in use to more than 190 GWh.

What will energy storage look like in 2023?

At the beginning of each year, we pause to reflect on what has happened in our industry and gather our thoughts on what to expect in the coming 12 months. These 10 trends highlight what we think will be some of the most noteworthy developments in energy storage in 2023. Lithium-ion battery pack prices remain elevated, averaging $152/kWh.

Will energy storage costs remain high in 2023?

Costs are expected to remain high in 2023 before dropping in 2024. The energy storage system market doubles, despite higher costs. The global energy storage market will continue to grow despite higher energy storage costs, adding roughly 28GW/69GWh of energy storage by the end of 2023.

Will China add more energy storage capacity in 2023?

InfoLink expects China to add 39 GWh of energy storage capacity in 2023. The U.S. added 8.2 GWh of installed energy storage capacity in the first half of 2023, far behind anticipations. Constructions under the IRA face delays worse than expected.

What is the future of battery storage?

The IEA forecasts a rapid increase in the global deployment of battery storage, supported by falling costs and increasing government support. Under a Stated Policies Scenario, total global installed BESS is forecast to increase from 86 GW in 2023 to over 760 GW in 2030.

How much energy storage does the world have in 2023?

As of the first half of 2023, the world added 27.3 GWh of installed energy storage capacity on the utility-scale power generation side plus the C&I sector and 7.3 GWh in the residential sector, totaling 34.6 GWh, equaling 80% of the 44 GWh addition last year. Despite a global installation boom, regional markets develop at varying paces.