Energy Storage Project Outlook

From just under 0.5 terawatts (TW) in 2024, total capacity is expected to rise ninefold to over 4 TW by 2040, driven by battery energy storage systems (BESS). Last year saw a record-breaking 200 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of new BESS projects coming online, a growth rate of 80%.

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About Energy Storage Project Outlook

About Energy Storage Project Outlook

From just under 0.5 terawatts (TW) in 2024, total capacity is expected to rise ninefold to over 4 TW by 2040, driven by battery energy storage systems (BESS). Last year saw a record-breaking 200 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of new BESS projects coming online, a growth rate of 80%.

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6 FAQs about [Energy Storage Project Outlook]

What is the future of energy storage?

Global installed energy storage is on a steep upward trajectory. From just under 0.5 terawatts (TW) in 2024, total capacity is expected to rise ninefold to over 4 TW by 2040, driven by battery energy storage systems (BESS). Last year saw a record-breaking 200 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of new BESS projects coming online, a growth rate of 80%.

How can energy storage support the global transition to clean electricity?

To support the global transition to clean electricity, funding for development of energy storage projects is required. Pumped hydro, batteries, hydrogen, and thermal storage are a few of the technologies currently in the spotlight.

Why is energy storage important?

Allison leads our global research into energy storage. The global energy storage market had a record-breaking 2024 and continues to see significant future growth and technological advancement. As countries across the globe seek to meet their energy transition goals, energy storage is critical to ensuring reliable and stable regional power markets.

How will energy storage affect global electricity production?

Global electricity output is set to grow by 50 percent by mid-century, relative to 2022 levels. With renewable sources expected to account for the largest share of electricity generation worldwide in the coming decades, energy storage will play a significant role in maintaining the balance between supply and demand.

What drives energy storage project development?

Globally, energy storage project development is increasingly driven by the utility-scale segment, with mandates and targeted auctions driving gigawatt-hour projects in markets like China, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Australia and Chile.

Does energy storage create jobs?

The growth of energy storage isn’t just creating cleaner power – it’s creating jobs too. The sector is expected to generate 1.5-2.1 million direct job-years in the United States alone over the next three decades. That’s a lot of paychecks! But it also means we need training programs and educational pathways to prepare this workforce.

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