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What is the future of battery storage?

Batteries account for 90% of the increase in storage in the Net Zero Emissions by 2050 (NZE) Scenario, rising 14-fold to 1 200 GW by 2030. This includes both utility-scale and behind-the-meter battery storage. Other storage technologies include pumped hydro, compressed air, flywheels and thermal storage.

Are battery energy storage systems a viable option?

The renewables growth is posing growing challenges to the grid, and some provincial governments have already upped their mandatory ratios for energy storage projects to 20%, up from 10% a couple of years ago. However, as the electricity market continues to evolve, standalone battery energy storage systems are emerging as the preferred option.

What is behind-the-meter battery storage?

Behind-the-meter battery storage paired with rooftop solar PV is a significant part of the energy transition. This includes individual batteries aggregated into virtual power plants, which is becoming an increasingly attractive option for consumers due to stable or rising retail electricity prices.

What types of battery projects saw strong growth?

Strong growth occurred for utility-scale battery projects, behind-the-meter batteries, mini-grids and solar home systems for electricity access, adding a total of 42 GW of battery storage capacity globally.

What is the total battery storage in use in the power sector in 2023?

In 2023, there were nearly 45 million EVs on the road – including cars, buses and trucks – and over 85 GW of battery storage in use in the power sector globally. Lithium-ion batteries have outclassed alternatives over the last decade, thanks to 90% cost reductions since 2010, higher energy densities and longer lifetimes.

How to develop a successful business model for battery energy storage systems?

Developing a successful business model for battery energy storage systems requires a deep understanding of how the end-to-end process works. This knowledge enables stakeholders to make informed decisions and make the most of the opportunities presented by the rapidly developing BESS market in Europe.