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Market Research Report

Market Analysis: Utility Attitudes Toward Energy Storage Technologies

Published by IDC Energy Insights
Published October, 2009 Product code 102458
Content info Pages: 17
Price
US $ 4500 PDF by E-mail (Single user license)


Market Analysis: Utility Attitudes Toward Energy Storage Technologies published by IDC Energy Insights in October, 2009. This report consists of Pages: 17 and the price starts from US $ 4500.

Introduction

Abstract

This IDC Energy Insights report focuses on utility attitudes and perceptions toward emerging energy storage technologies, including Lithium-ion batteries, NaS batteries, flow batteries, flywheels, and compressed air energy storage. Based on in-depth interviews with utility and energy sector executives, findings indicate that utilities are intrigued by the evolving capabilities of energy storage technologies but that opinions about the commercial readiness of specific technologies vary. The primary factor governing future purchases of energy storage technologies is cost reduction.

According to Sam Jaffe, IDC Energy Insights Senior Research Analyst, "There is a place for all energy storage technologies, from Lithium-ion batteries to flywheels, in the utility market. But utility interest and enthusiasm for specific technologies varies markedly due to the perceived technical and economic readiness associated with each type of energy storage system."

Table of Contents

  • Energy Insights Opinion
  • In This Report
    • Research Methodology
      • Survey Sample and Respondent Profile
  • Situation Overview
    • Introduction
    • Utility Findings: Energy Storage Technologies
      • Lithium-Ion Batteries
      • Sodium-Sulfur Batteries
      • Flow Batteries
      • Flywheels
      • Compressed Air Energy Storage
      • Thermal Energy Storage
  • Future Outlook
  • Essential Guidance
    • Actions to Consider
  • Learn More
    • Related Research
    • Appendix
    • Synopsis
  • Table: Price and Performance Comparisons: Storage Technologies Primarily for Power Applications
  • Table: Price and Performance Comparisons: Storage Technologies Primarily for Energy Applications
  • Figure: Utility Perceptions of Near-Term Energy Storage Technology Readiness and Commercial Attractiveness
  • Figure: Sodium-Sulfur Battery Operation
  • Figure: Working Principle of a Redox Flow Battery Diagram
  • Figure: Flywheel System Components
  • Figure: CAES Operation
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