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Should energy storage systems be deployed alongside renewables?

Energy storage systems must be deployed alongside renewables. Credit: r.classen via Shutterstock. At the annual Conference of Parties (COP) last year, a historic decision called for all member states to contribute to tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling energy efficiency by 2030.

How big will battery storage be by 2030?

Although pumped, thermal and electro-mechanical storage will continue to expand – set to register 241.7GW, 90.14GW and 30.19GW by 2030, respectively – the trajectory to surpassing 1.5TW owes largely to the projected exponential growth of battery storage, which is expected to register 1.2TW by 2030.

Is a lack of long duration energy storage a problem?

Eddie Rich, CEO, the International Hydropower Association, and Vice-Chair of GRA commented: “A lack of long duration energy storage has, until now, been the ignored crisis within the current energy crisis. This is the first time world leaders have recognised the need for a mix of renewables, rather than just volume.