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Why do Chinese companies make lithium batteries?

As the US utility grids incorporate more renewable energy sources like solar and wind, it’s essential to build up a battery storage capacity that can store intermittent energy supply for times of heightened demand. And Chinese companies have dominated the global industry of producing lithium batteries for this job.

Who makes battery energy storage systems?

The battery storage firm was also selected by UK energy firm Centrica to design and deliver a 49MW lithium-ion battery energy storage system. LG Chem Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, LG Chem is one of the major providers of energy storage systems (ESS) operating in the world today.

Which energy storage battery companies dominate the world?

Currently, CATL and BYD lead the global energy storage battery market by far, with 40 percent and 12 percent market shares, respectively, according to South Korean energy research firm SNE Research. Eight out of the 10 top companies in the industry are from China, so there are few alternatives to turn to when building grid storage.

Are US utilities too dependent on Chinese batteries for energy storage?

Following efforts to curb Chinese EV companies’ competitiveness, the US government is now also concerned about how domestic utility companies could become too dependent on Chinese batteries for energy storage. The US government has in recent years started to catch up in the battery industry.

Are lithium batteries a threat to US supply chain security?

A new document shows the Department of Homeland Security is concerned that Chinese investment in lithium batteries to power energy grids will make them a threat to US supply chain security. Jupiter Powers battery storage complex as seen in Houston, TX. Photograph: Jason Fochtman/Getty Images

Are batteries the future of energy storage?

As renewable energy generation depends on climatic conditions, it may not always be available when it’s most needed while excess power can be wasted – to address this issue, energy storage technologies, including batteries, have been developed over the past few years.