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Is 2023 a good year for battery energy storage systems?

2023 was another blockbuster year for battery energy storage systems (BESS), with major deployments and easing supply chain issues marking a year of growth for BESS, albeit with safety concerns continuing to grab headlines.

What's new in energy storage safety?

Since the publication of the first Energy Storage Safety Strategic Plan in 2014, there have been introductions of new technologies, new use cases, and new codes, standards, regulations, and testing methods. Additionally, failures in deployed energy storage systems (ESS) have led to new emergency response best practices.

How much energy storage capacity will China have in 2023?

According to relevant calculations, installed capacity of new type of energy storage in the first 4 months of 2023 has increased by 577% year-on-year. By 2030 the installed capacity of new type of energy storage will reach 120 GW and will reach to 320 GW by 2060. Installation and growth rate curves for electrochemical energy storage in China.

How did energy storage grow in 2022 & 2023?

The US utility-scale storage sector saw tremendous growth over 2022 and 2023. In 2022, the volume of energy storage installations totaled 11,976 megawatt hours (MWh), which was surpassed in the first three quarters of 2023, reaching 13,518 MWh by cumulative volume.

What are the challenges in the application of energy storage technology?

There are still many challenges in the application of energy storage technology, which have been mentioned above. In this part, the challenges are classified into four main points. First, battery energy storage system as a complete electrical equipment product is not mature and not standardised yet.

How much will energy storage cost in 2023?

In 2023, the application of 100 MW level energy storage projects has been realised with a cost ranging from ¥1400 to ¥2000 per kWh. Lithium iron phosphate battery was commercialised at this time. It is predicted that in 2030, multiple types of energy storage project can be commercialised.