Energy Storage Technology Trends 2023: Part II

Report Summary:

This series of reports on energy storage technology trends provides a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of technology trends and developments in the stationary energy storage industry. The themes include lithium-ion cell components and designs, emerging short- and medium-duration energy storage technologies, power conversion systems (PCS) and battery energy storage systems. This report is the second in the series, focusing on the safety of battery energy storage systems. It highlights key trends for recent developments, including key standards and codes addressing energy storage safety, temperature management solutions in battery energy storage systems, and an upcoming trend: software for safety management. An executive summary of technology trends on the safety of battery energy storage systems is provided for reference, reflecting market, policy, research and development (R&D), and manufacturing dynamics impacting the evolution of technologies.