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What is the outlook for energy storage in 2024?

Outlook for the United States in 2024: The outlook for installations in the U.S. market is positive, fueled by ample project reserves, a gradual easing of supply chain challenges, and the finalization of IRA subsidy rules. As a major player in the global energy storage market, the United States boasts abundant project reserves.

What happened to energy storage in 2023?

In the first half of 2023, the U.S. market experienced a noteworthy development, marking a new installed capacity of 2.5GW/7.7GWh in energy storage. However, due to supply chain challenges and delays in connecting large-sized energy storage to the grid, installations fell below expectations.

Why are annual storage installations growing faster than wind and solar?

Annual storage installations are growing faster than wind and solar as the sector races to keep up with the growing need to balance renewables and support grid resiliency. The storage market is also supported by falling module costs and IRA tax incentives.

Is large-sized energy storage a good investment?

The overall installed capacity in the United States continued to exhibit steady quarter-by-quarter growth. In the realm of the U.S. energy storage market, the spotlight is on large-sized energy storage, renowned for its impressive economic viability and diverse profitability models, offering substantial potential.

Why is California a good place to buy a storage system?

In California, the big Investor Owned Utilities (IOUs) are contracting for energy and resource adequacy, leaving the merchant upside as an opportunity for owner-operators. Elsewhere, state policies supporting renewables and energy storage and utility long-term planning for balancing and reliability, are driving procurement of storage systems.