Forecast of energy storage investment price trends in overseas energy storage projects

How much energy storage will the world have in 2022?

New York, October 12, 2022 – Energy storage installations around the world are projected to reach a cumulative 411 gigawatts (or 1,194 gigawatt-hours) by the end of 2030, according to the latest forecast from research company BloombergNEF (BNEF). That is 15 times the 27GW/56GWh of storage that was online at the end of 2021.

How will record electricity prices affect the residential storage market?

Record electricity prices are forcing consumers to consider new forms of energy supply, driving the residential storage market in the near term. The significant utility-scale storage additions expected from 2025 onwards align with the very ambitious renewable targets outlined in the REPowerEU plan and a renewed focus on energy security in the UK.

What is the future of energy storage?

Commercial and industrial (C&I) ESS is experiencing a surge in growth, entering a phase of rapid development. The increase in installations for utility-scale ESS far outpaces that of other types. In the realm of residential energy storage, projections for new installations in 2024 stand at 11GW/20.9GWh, reflecting a modest 5% and 11% increase.

How big is the energy storage industry?

Industry Growth: The energy storage industry includes over 13900 companies, growing by 3.56% last year, reflecting its expanding market presence and potential. Manpower & Employment Growth: The industry employs 1.7 million people globally, with 114000 new employees added last year, indicating substantial workforce expansion.

How did energy storage grow in 2022 & 2023?

The US utility-scale storage sector saw tremendous growth over 2022 and 2023. The volume of energy storage installations in the United States in 2022 totaled 11,976 megawatt hours (MWh)—a figure surpassed in the first three quarters of 2023 when installations hit 13,518 MWh by cumulative volume.

Is the energy storage industry facing growing pains?

Helen Kou, an energy storage associate at BNEF and lead author of the report, said: “The energy storage industry is facing growing pains. Yet, despite higher battery system prices, demand is clear. There will be over 1 terawatt-hour of energy capacity by 2030.