Analysis of us energy storage equipment profits

How do I evaluate potential revenue streams from energy storage assets?

Evaluating potential revenue streams from flexible assets, such as energy storage systems, is not simple. Investors need to consider the various value pools available to a storage asset, including wholesale, grid services, and capacity markets, as well as the inherent volatility of the prices of each (see sidebar, “Glossary”).

How is energy storage industry segmented?

The report covers US Energy Storage Companies and it is segmented by Technology (Batteries and Other Energy Storage System Technologies), Phase (Single Phase and Three Phase), and End-User (Residential and Commercial & Industrial).

How big is the energy storage industry?

In the U.S. energy storage industry, which includes technology types such as pumped hydro, electro-chemical, electro-mechanical, and thermal storage, the electro-chemical segment is projected to surpass USD 231.4 billion by 2034.

Do investors underestimate the value of energy storage?

While energy storage is already being deployed to support grids across major power markets, new McKinsey analysis suggests investors often underestimate the value of energy storage in their business cases.

Which energy storage segment has the largest revenue share in 2023?

Based on application, the grid storage segment accounted for the largest revenue share of more than 44.0% in 2023. This is attributed to the increasing need for reliable energy storage solutions to support the integration of renewable energy sources.

How can energy storage be profitable?

Where a profitable application of energy storage requires saving of costs or deferral of investments, direct mechanisms, such as subsidies and rebates, will be effective. For applications dependent on price arbitrage, the existence and access to variable market prices are essential.