Hydrogen Energy Storage Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Storage Type (Stationary Storage, Chemical Storage and Physical Storage), State (Gas, Liquid and Solid), Technology, End User and By Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Hydrogen Energy Storage Market is accounted for $35.7 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $669.1 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 52.0% during the forecast period. Hydrogen energy storage is a type of chemical energy storage that uses hydrogen to store electric power. Hydrogen is produced by the electrolysis of water, and the gas is stored in medium or large containers depending on its requirements. The gas can be used to generate energy in a combustion engine or a fuel cell. Hydrogen energy is often held in three forms: liquid, solid, and gaseous. To store hydrogen in gas form, high-pressure tanks are required, whereas it can only be held in liquid form at cryogenic temperatures. Fuel cell solutions for stationary power and transportation utilize hydrogen storage extensively.

According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), for renewable hydrogen to be competitive with fossil fuel-produced hydrogen, it should be generated at less than USD 2.5 per kg.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Increasing government initiatives for promoting usage of hydrogen storage technologies

Many energy sector professionals consider hydrogen as a way to store excess renewable energy from sources such as wind, solar, and waves for later use. It is also thought to have market potential for vehicle fueling in both urban and rural locations. Furthermore, severe emission laws in China, South Korea, Japan, and India, as well as rising demand for ammonia and methanol, are likely to drive market expansion. As a result of the increasing government measures to promote the use of hydrogen storage technologies, the hydrogen storage market has high development potential throughout the forecast period.

Restraint:

Low efficiency of turnaround

Despite the benefits and possibilities of hydrogen energy storage, the market is threatened by the low turn-around efficiency (i.e., electricity to hydrogen stored, then back to electricity). The industry is making significant efforts to address both efficiency and cost challenges. Furthermore, many governments are starting to publish draft guidelines for the use of hydrogen energy storage technology. Appropriate finance structures and adequate modeling tools are being created to aid in the effective and widespread application of hydrogen technology.

Opportunity:

Environment friendly technique

Hydrogen is a kind of energy storage. Energy stored as hydrogen in the form of a gas or a liquid would never dissipate until it was required, making it a perfect option for emergency generators and other mission-critical energy applications. In comparison to other methods of energy storage, such as batteries and capacitors, which lose the energy stored in them over time and must be recharged on a regular basis even while not in use, hydrogen energy storage is more desirable. These are cleaner and more efficient, and they can also be used to power automobiles and mobile power packs in mobile applications.

Threat:

Large investment

Most hybrid vehicles are powered mostly by hydrogen energy. It requires a lot of study and ingenuity to find cheap and sustainable ways to harness this type of energy. Until then, hydrogen energy would be reserved for the wealthy. One of the characteristics of hydrogen is its low density. To ensure its usefulness and efficiency as an energy source, it must be compressed to a liquid state and stored in the same manner at lower temperatures. This explains why hydrogen must always be stored and carried under high pressure, making transit and frequent usage impractical.

The compression segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period:

Due to the widespread use of compressed hydrogen in a variety of industries, the compression segment is estimated to hold the largest share throughout the forecast period. Compressed hydrogen is used in on-site stationary power generation, hydrogen filling stations, and fuel cell vehicles for road mobility. Furthermore, the compression process is used in the manufacturing and chemical industries to store hydrogen in cylinders for industrial uses.

The industrial segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period:

Owing to the limited usage of hydrogen energy storage for residential applications globally, the industrial segment is predicted to increase rapidly throughout the forecast period. Japan, Germany, France, and Belgium are tightening their regulatory frameworks, which is anticipated to accelerate the use of fuel cells in residential applications for micro-combined heat and power. Japan's ENE-FARM program, for instance, has accelerated the adoption of fuel cell-based systems for use as fuel cell micro-cogeneration in the residential sector.

Region with largest share:

Because of the impact of productivity increases, Asia-Pacific held the largest share throughout the projection period. The Asia-Pacific's growing economies are adopting varied foreign equipment, increasing manufacturing efficiency. However, the Asia-Pacific region's growing economies are increasingly reliant on a wide range of foreign machinery, resulting in a rise in the quantity of commodities produced per unit of labor.

Region with highest CAGR:

The market in North America is expected to grow rapidly as a result of strict pollution control regulations, the use of cleaner fuels, and a surge in fuel cell applications. The United States is experiencing rapid expansion in this area as a result of increased hydrogen demand in chemical businesses and oil refineries across the country. However, the development of large-scale hydrogen energy storage installations across North America is growing market demand.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Hydrogen Energy Storage market include Inoxcva, Grz Technologies, ITN Power, Hydrogenics, Chart Industries, Plug Power, Hydrogenious Lohc Technologies, Fuelcell Energy, Mcphy Energy, Air Products and Chemicals, Pragma Industries, Nel Hydrogen, Worthington Industries, Hexagon Composites, Linde and Air Liquide.

Key Developments:

In May 2022, Air Liquide and Lotte Chemical form a strategic partnership to deploy the hydrogen supply chain in South Korea.

In May 2022, Air Products, OQ, and ACWA Power Sign Joint Development Agreement for Hydrogen-Based Ammonia Production Facility on a Global Scale in Oman.

In March 2020, Nel Hydrogen partnered with the global EPC company Kværner AS. The companies will collaborate on specific green hydrogen projects and standardisation of solutions for large scale hydrogen production plants. This is a long-term commitment, and Kvaerner is excited to enter into collaboration with a partner like Nel.

In March 2020, Inoxcva partnered with Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shell Energy India Pvt Ltd for developing the market for LNG supply by Road from Shell's LNG Terminal. This will help in increasing the penetration and consumption of clean, reliable and cost-efficient LNG to commercial and industrial (C&I) users all over the country.

Storage Types Covered:

• Stationary Storage
• Chemical Storage
• Physical Storage

States Covered:

• Gas
• Liquid
• Solid

Technologies Covered:

• Liquid Hydrogen
• Underground Salt Caverns
• Carbon Absorption
• Material Based
• Liquefaction
• Compression

End Users Covered:

• Utilities/Power Generation
• Industrial
• Commercial
• Residential
• Other End Users

Regions Covered:

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • Italy
  • France
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

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