European energy storage sales ranking

Why is energy storage important in Europe?

In Europe, there is a growing consensus amongst policymakers that energy storage is crucial to securing affordable and low carbon energy. In May 2022, European Union launched their REPowerEU plan, a part of the European Green Deal, which mandates that 45% of Europe’s energy generation needs to come from renewable sources by 2030.

Which energy storage sector has the most energy storage capacity in Europe?

In 2021, residential energy storage accounted for the largest share of cumulative storage capacity in Europe, at 46 percent. Meanwhile, grid-scale energy storage made up a 44 percent share. Nevertheless, the grid-scale segment is forecast to grow considerably in the next decade, to account for over 60 percent of the cumulative capacity in 2031.

Which country has the most energy storage capacity?

The Americas region represents 21% of annual energy storage capacity on a gigawatt basis by 2030. The US is by far the largest market, led by a pipeline of large-scale projects in California, the Southwest and Texas. The US has a seen a wave of project delays due to rising battery costs.

Which countries are promoting energy storage?

Japan’s federal and local governments announced annual subsidy programs for utility-scale batteries, while South Korea set a 25GW/127GWh storage target by 2036. India is taking steps to promote energy storage by providing funding for 4GWh of grid-scale batteries in its 2023-2024 annual expenditure budget.

Why is battery energy storage important in Europe?

Europe is undergoing an energy transformation, expected to intensify over the coming years. The change includes a greater reliance on renewable energy in response to climate mitigation policies. In renewable energy generation, battery energy storage serves as a medium for an excess generation which can be used when needed.

Which country is the largest market for residential PV in Europe?

Germany is, and will remain, the largest market for residential PV in Europe. As PV self-consumption is a common business case, sales of BESS should continue well into the future. Updates to grid connection queues, battery dispatching, and ancillary service market designs are all positive drivers for the FoM market.