2023 favorable policies for energy storage

What are the different types of energy storage policy?

Approximately 16 states have adopted some form of energy storage policy, which broadly fall into the following categories: procurement targets, regulatory adaption, demonstration programs, financial incentives, and consumer protections. Below we give an overview of each of these energy storage policy categories.

How many states have energy storage policies?

Approximately 15 states have adopted some form of energy storage policy including procurement targets, regulatory adaption, demonstration programs, financial incentives, and/or consumer protections. Procurement targets require utilities to acquire a specified quantity of energy storage, typically by a specified deadline.

How much energy storage capacity will the United States have in 2023?

It is anticipated that the United States will maintain a consistent increase in installed capacity quarter by quarter throughout 2023. According to EIA data, new energy storage installations in the United States reached 4.55 GW from January to October 2023.

What will energy storage look like in 2023?

At the beginning of each year, we pause to reflect on what has happened in our industry and gather our thoughts on what to expect in the coming 12 months. These 10 trends highlight what we think will be some of the most noteworthy developments in energy storage in 2023. Lithium-ion battery pack prices remain elevated, averaging $152/kWh.

What will China's energy storage capacity be in 2023?

In 2023, TrendForce anticipates China's energy storage installed capacity to reach 20 GW/44.2 GWh, marking a year-on-year growth of 177% and 186%, respectively. Although the actual installed capacity in 2023 falls slightly below the initially high expectations, the overall growth rate still exceeds 100%.

How many GW of battery storage will be installed in 2023?

It is expected that the US storage market will install an estimated 63 gigawatts (GW) between 2023 and 2027. As of 2023, there is approximately 8.8 GW of operational utility-scale battery storage in the United States.