The global energy landscape is undergoing an evolution from fossil fuels to renewables and more sustainable sources. As growth in non-fossil energy continues to soar, the need for efficient energy storage is rising in parallel. Enter the battery – a powerful technology anchoring this global energy transition.
These developments are propelling the market for battery energy storage systems (BESS). Battery storage is an essential enabler of renewable-energy generation, helping alternatives make a steady contribution to the world’s energy needs despite the inherently intermittent character of the underlying sources.
The market for battery energy storage systems is growing rapidly. Here are the key questions for those who want to lead the way. With the next phase of Paris Agreement goals rapidly approaching, governments and organizations everywhere are looking to increase the adoption of renewable-energy sources.
In the NZE Scenario, about 60% of the CO2 emissions reductions in 2030 in the energy sector are associated with batteries, making them a critical element to meeting our shared climate goals. Close to 20% are directly linked to batteries in EVs and battery-enabled solar PV.
In other sectors, clean electrification enabled by batteries is critical to reduce the use of oil, natural gas and coal. To triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030 while maintaining electricity security, energy storage needs to increase six-times.
Battery use is more than an opportunity to eliminate vehicular CO 2 and NO 2 emissions in a world grappling with climate change; scaling up production of battery-cell manufacturing capacity also offers significant value-creation opportunities for manufacturers, creates new jobs that pay well, and supports national economic growth.