The majority of the growth is due to forklifts (8% CAGR). UPS and data centers show moderate growth (4% CAGR) and telecom backup battery demand shows the lowest growth level (2% CAGR) through 2030. Figure 8. Projected global industrial energy storage deployments by application
This report covers the following energy storage technologies: lithium-ion batteries, lead–acid batteries, pumped-storage hydropower, compressed-air energy storage, redox flow batteries, hydrogen, building thermal energy storage, and select long-duration energy storage technologies.
Key drivers propelling this expansion include the ongoing renewable energy revolution, the increasing shift towards electric and hybrid vehicles, and the rising popularity of lithium-ion batteries in the renewable energy sector. The global energy storage industry is experiencing significant growth driven by various factors.
Among the various applications, the commercial & industrial segment emerges as the most lucrative for the energy storage industry. This segment has witnessed substantial growth and is poised for further expansion due to the increasing adoption of energy storage systems across diverse industrial and commercial applications.
Other storage includes compressed air energy storage, flywheel and thermal storage. Hydrogen electrolysers are not included. Global installed energy storage capacity by scenario, 2023 and 2030 - Chart and data by the International Energy Agency.
This report, supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Storage Grand Challenge, summarizes current status and market projections for the global deployment of selected energy storage technologies in the transportation and stationary markets.