The future of energy storage is full of potential, with technological advancements making it faster and more efficient. Investing in research and development for better energy storage technologies is essential to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, reduce emissions, and create a more resilient energy system.
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.
Also in Global energy storage: 5 trends to look for in 2024… 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.
Energy storage and utilization could be revolutionized by new technology. It has the potential to assist satisfy future energy demands at a cheaper cost and with a lower carbon impact, in accordance with the Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP27) and the Paris Agreement.
Investing in research and development for better energy storage technologies is essential to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, reduce emissions, and create a more resilient energy system. Energy storage technologies will be crucial in building a safe energy future if the correct investments are made.
Pressure to engage with local communities much earlier than in years past will only heighten in 2024, which increases costs, logistics, and labour for developers. These early-stage development challenges will persist well into this year, as the industry grapples with storage adoption at the local level.