New Energy Storage Demand

Will energy storage growth continue through 2025?

With developers continuing to add new capacity, including 9.2 GW of new lithium-ion battery storage capacity in 2024 through November 2024 and comparable levels of growth expected through the fourth quarter of 2024, energy storage investments and M&A activity are expected to continue this trajectory through 2025.

Is China entering a new era of energy storage demand?

Mainland China accounts for most of the global energy storage demand, driven in the near term by regional requirements for new utility-scale wind and solar projects to include energy storage capacity. However, the Chinese market is entering an era of change.

Why did energy storage surge in Q1 2025?

That makes Q1 2025 the biggest first quarter for energy storage in US history. The surge was led by utility-scale projects, which accounted for over 1.5 GW of the new capacity, a 57% jump compared to Q1 2024. Surging energy demand is putting the electric grid under strain,” said John Hensley, SVP of markets and policy analysis at ACP.

How has new energy demand reshaped the energy industry?

Over the past four years, new energy demand has reshaped the industry, mostly through reindustrialization, AI, data centers, and electrification. This has led to sustained load growth for the first time in nearly two decades, with power demand expected to increase by more than 3 percent a year through 2040 (Exhibit 1).

What is the future of energy storage?

The future of energy storage is unfolding before our eyes, reshaping how we power our world. It’s like watching the early days of smartphones—we know we’re witnessing something revolutionary, but the full impact is still unfolding. For those wondering where this technology is heading, the trends are clear and exciting.

Will US energy demand surge over the next few years?

US energy demand will surge over the next few years, with the sector facing six critical challenges. Here’s a glimpse of possible solutions.