Dry energy storage and lithium battery sales

Can lithium ion batteries be adapted to mineral availability & price?

Lithium-ion batteries dominate both EV and storage applications, and chemistries can be adapted to mineral availability and price. This is demonstrated by the rising market share of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, which reached 40% of EV sales and 80% of new battery storage in 2023.

How many batteries are used in the energy sector in 2023?

The total volume of batteries used in the energy sector was over 2 400 gigawatt-hours (GWh) in 2023, a fourfold increase from 2020. In the past five years, over 2 000 GWh of lithium-ion battery capacity has been added worldwide, powering 40 million electric vehicles and thousands of battery storage projects.

What percentage of lithium-ion batteries are used in the energy sector?

Despite their widespread use in personal devices, over 90% of annual lithium-ion battery demand now comes from the energy sector. This is a significant increase from 50% in 2016, when the total lithium-ion battery market was much smaller.

What will China's battery energy storage system look like in 2030?

In 2030, China could account for 40 percent of total Li-ion demand, with battery energy storage systems (BESS) having a CAGR of 30 percent. The GWh required to power these applications in 2030 will be comparable to the GWh needed for all applications today.

What is the global market for lithium-ion batteries?

The global market for lithium-ion batteries is expanding rapidly. We take a closer look at new value chain solutions that can help meet the growing demand.

Will lithium-ion battery prices fall again in 2024?

Prices: Both lithium-ion battery pack and energy storage system prices are expected to fall again in 2024. Rapid growth of battery manufacturing has outpaced demand, which is leading to significant downward pricing pressure as battery makers try to recoup investment and reduce losses tied to underutilization of their plants.