21 years energy storage capacity ranking

Which countries have the most grid-scale battery energy storage systems in 2023?

This treemap, created in partnership with the National Public Utilities Council, visualizes which countries had the most grid-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) in 2023. China has nearly half the world’s grid storage battery capacity and keeps growing at a breakneck pace.

Which countries need more battery storage?

Ireland and Germany’s capacities only grew by 28% from the previous year. Meanwhile, South Korea’s capacity remained the same. The International Energy Agency estimates that 1,300 GW of battery storage will be needed by 2030 to support the renewable energy capacity required to meet the 1.5°C global warming target.

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

The International Energy Agency estimates that 1,300 GW of battery storage will be needed by 2030 to support the renewable energy capacity required to meet the 1.5°C global warming target. Despite ongoing regulatory challenges, such as inadequate environmental protection, the total global grid storage battery capacity in 2023 reached 55.7 GW.

How many GW of battery storage will be needed by 2030?

According to the International Energy Agency, 1300 GW of battery storage will be needed by 2030 to support the renewable energy capacity required to meet the 1.5°C global warming target. But how close is the world to reaching that target?

Which country has the largest storage capacity?

California’s 8.6 GW is the largest capacity of any state and more than twice that of second-place Texas. Although Canada had only 0.4 GW of storage capacity in 2023, it quadrupled its capacity from the previous year. However, its 426% annual growth rate is still not the highest of the top 10 countries.

Why is 2024 a good year for energy storage?

2024 is the start of energy storage in the Middle East and Africa, with 2.7 GWh of capacity. Tender projects surged, exceeding 40 GWh, mainly from the UAE and Saudi Arabia. China-funded companies led, winning most announced projects. Intense competition lowered bid prices compared to other regions.