Energy storage data exceeded expectations

How has the energy storage industry changed in 2023?

In 2023, the energy storage industry shifted gears from prosperity to intense competition, giving rise to several focal points. Examining the global energy storage market, the installation base remained relatively low from 2021 to 2023. Consequently, as market demand soared, the global installed capacity experienced double growth.

How long does energy storage last?

This is evident in many of the world’s leading regional energy storage markets, such as California, the UK and Texas’ ERCOT market, where average durations are in the range of 2- to 4-hour durations today versus perhaps an hour or less just a couple of years ago.

Is the energy storage industry poised for positive development?

Benefiting from favorable policies and reduced costs, the energy storage industry is poised for positive development. Globally, the installed demand for energy storage is expected to remain high in 2023, with TrendForce projecting a new installed capacity of 52 GW/117 GWh.

How big will energy storage be in 2024?

Looking ahead to 2024, TrendForce anticipates that the global new installed capacity of energy storage will reach 71 GW/167 GWh, marking a year-on-year growth of 36% and 43%, respectively, and maintaining a high growth rate.

How many energy storage installations are there in 2023?

According to EIA data, new energy storage installations in the United States reached 4.55 GW from January to October 2023. EIA forecasts project an additional 3.8 GW to be installed from November to December, bringing the total for 2023 to 8.35 GW—a year-on-year growth of 102%.

Why is the energy storage industry booming?

The quoted price of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) has significantly dropped, contributing to the improved economics of energy storage and fostering increased demand for installations. The combination of favorable policies and cost reductions is expected to propel the energy storage industry into a substantial growth period.