Energy storage industry and international trade

What is industrial energy storage?

This sector includes applications such as telecom industry backup power, UPS, data centers, FCEV refueling, and forklifts. Global industrial energy storage is projected to grow 2.6 times, from just over 60 GWh to 167 GWh in 2030. The majority of the growth is due to forklifts (8% CAGR).

What is energy storage?

Energy storage includes equipment and services for electrochemical (batteries), thermal, and mechanical storage. The United States is one of the fastest growing markets for energy storage in the world, giving U.S. companies expertise in deploying, operating, and optimizing energy storage systems.

What is the growth rate of industrial energy storage?

Global industrial energy storage is projected to grow 2.6 times, from just over 60 GWh to 167 GWh in 2030. 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.

Can energy storage meet global climate goals?

The IRENA highlights the importance of energy storage in meeting global climate goals, pointing out that doubling the proportion of renewable energy in the world's energy mix by 2030 will require a significant increase in storage capacity .

How will the energy storage industry grow in 2021?

The worldwide energy storage industry is projected to expand from over 27 GW in 2021 to more than 358 GW by 2030, propelled by breakthroughs in technology and declining costs . The ongoing reduction of costs will be driven by the increase in production volumes and the optimization of supply chains.

What is India's national energy storage mission?

Acknowledging energy storage's vital role in improving grid stability and supporting the nation's ambitious renewable energy targets, India's National Energy Storage Mission seeks to develop policy, regulatory, and fiscal frameworks to stimulate energy storage adoption.