What are the energy storage industry platforms in various regions

What makes a country's energy storage potential unique?

Each country’s energy storage potential is based on the combination of energy resources, historical physical infrastructure and electricity market structure, regulatory framework, population demographics, energy-demand patterns and trends, and general grid architecture and condition.

What is the market for energy storage in South Asia?

The market for energy storage in the South Asia region is dominated by India. (See Chart 3.4). In India, several key factors are driving the market for energy storage, perhaps most notably the ambitious National Solar Mission.

Where will the new energy storage capacity be deployed?

As shown in Chart 3.8, a significant portion of the new energy storage capacity expected to be deployed in Latin America and the Caribbean will likely come from remote power systems. Most of this new capacity is anticipated to be in physical island microgrid systems.

What is the regional pipeline of storage projects?

The regional pipeline of storage projects continues to grow with a diverse set of technologies, including battery, compressed air, flywheel, pumped storage, and thermal energy storage projects.

Where does energy storage come from?

Although an estimated 1.6 GW of grid-tied energy storage has to date been installed in Africa, 1.4 GW of it comes from large pumped hydro storage. During the forecast period, South Africa is expected to be the largest market in the region for energy storage.

Can energy storage technologies help drive development in emerging economies?

Energy storage technologies hold significant potential to help drive development in emerging economies by improving the quality of the electricity supply and facilitating the effective integration of renewable energy.