Energy storage batteries grow 6 times

Will batteries lead to a sixfold increase in energy storage capacity?

Batteries need to lead a sixfold increase in global energy storage capacity to enable the world to meet 2030 targets, after deployment in the power sector more than doubled last year, the IEA said in its first assessment of the state of play across the entire battery ecosystem.

How important is battery energy storage in the energy transition?

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has issued its first report on the importance of battery energy storage technology in the energy transition. It has found that tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030 would require 1,500 GW of battery storage.

Can battery storage be built in a few months?

To deliver this, battery storage deployment must continue to increase by an average of 25% per year to 2030, which will require action from policy makers and industry, taking advantage of the fact that battery storage can be built in a matter of months and in most locations. IEA.

Which sectors have a significant growth in battery storage capacity?

Significant growth was observed across various sectors, including utility-scale battery projects, behind-the-meter batteries, microgrids, solar home systems, and electric vehicles (EVs). The deployment of battery storage capacity reached 42GW worldwide, marking a year-on-year increase of over 130%.