High barriers in the energy storage sector

What barriers are preventing the deployment of energy storage technologies?

Though there are a number of regulatory and market barriers preventing the increased deployment of energy storage technologies, the primary barrier to deployment is high capital costs.

What is a barrier in energy storage?

The term barrier, as used in this report, is broadly defined as an issue that hinders deployment of energy storage technologies. In some instances, a barrier may prevent deployment; and in others, it may limit deployment, limit revenue or limit consideration for deployment.

What are the different types of energy storage barriers?

The barriers are broadly categorized into regulatory barriers, market (economic) barriers, utility and developer business model barriers, cross-cutting barriers that cross the different categories, and technology barriers specific to energy storage technical performance and capabilities.

Why is energy storage industry in China a big problem?

Judging from the present condition, cost problem is the main barrier. And the high performance and high security of the relative technology still need to be improved. Until 2020, energy storage industry in China may not be spread massively and the key point during this period is the technology research .

How do we address regulatory barriers in energy storage?

Initiatives addressing regulatory barriers: those identifying the need for an appropriate functional classification mechanism of energy storage to ensure that the classification allows resources to provide multiple benefits to the system.

How will a new energy storage system impact California?

If implemented, it may make a significant impact in addressing barriers to the deployment of energy storage in California and other states by forcing deployment and requiring utilities and other electricity system entities to deal with barriers as they arise. It may also create the manufacturing scale necessary to bring system costs down.