And more. The landscape for energy storage is poised for significant installation growth and technological advancements in 2024. Countries across the globe are seeking to meet their energy transition goals, with energy storage identified as critical to ensuring reliable and stable regional power markets.
The demand for energy storage continues to escalate, driven by the pressing need to decarbonise economies through renewable integration on the grid while electrifying sources of consumption. In this dynamic environment, staying abreast of the latest market trends and developments is crucial for industry players.
Global electricity demand is set to more than double by mid-century, relative to 2020 levels. With renewable sources – particularly wind and solar – expected to account for the largest share of power output in the coming decades, energy storage will play a significant role in maintaining the balance between supply and demand.
The evolution of energy storage safety has been marked by a dynamic interplay between technological advancements, regulatory frameworks, and industry best practices.
Distributed storage will continue to increase as more households aim to hedge against increasing retail prices, reduce their carbon footprint, and have back-up power available and permitting is becoming more challenging as battery fire safety comes under scrutiny. Our latest global energy storage report explores all these themes and more.
One significant catalyst for the improvement of energy storage safety has been the accumulation of operational experience – Wood Mackenzie has tracked 14.8 GW of operational capacity in the US as of Q3 2023, a 159% increase from just 2021.