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Grid-scale battery storage refers to large-scale energy storage systems designed for utility and grid management. These systems play a crucial role in balancing supply and demand, providing backup power, and enhancing the stability and reliability of the electricity grid. Typically deployed by utilities or energy providers, they support renewable energy integration, facilitate peak shaving, and offer grid services such as frequency regulation.
The primary types of grid-scale battery storage include lithium-ion batteries, sodium-based batteries, flow batteries, advanced lead-acid batteries, solid-state batteries, nickel-based batteries, fuel cells, and others. Lithium-ion batteries are defined as energy storage devices that operate by transferring lithium ions between positive and negative electrodes to store and release energy. They come in various capacities-small, medium, and large-and are available under both public and private ownership models. Their applications span across industrial, residential, commercial, utility, renewable integration, microgrids, and electric vehicles.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The sharp rise in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a notable impact on the utilities sector, particularly across power generation, grid modernization, and renewable energy initiatives. Increased duties on imported equipment such as turbines, transformers, solar panels, and battery storage systems are driving up both capital and operational expenses for utility companies, prompting many to delay projects or pass higher costs on to consumers through increased energy rates. The water and waste management sectors are similarly affected, as tariffs inflate the cost of essential machinery, piping, and treatment technologies. Moreover, retaliatory tariffs from key trading partners have disrupted the supply of critical raw materials-such as rare earth elements vital for clean energy technologies-posing further challenges to the shift toward sustainable energy. In response, the sector is increasingly focusing on domestic procurement, digital transformation, and efficiency-enhancing innovations to control rising costs while safeguarding energy reliability and meeting regulatory demands.
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The grid-scale battery storage market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $7.51 billion in 2024 to $9.8 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing energy consumption, fossil fuel plant retirement, increased focus on energy independence and resilience, corporate sustainability goals, regulatory support for ancillary services.
The grid-scale battery storage market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $28.73 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to development of hydrogen energy storage, advances in alternative battery technologies, electric vehicle integration, decarbonization policies, increased renewable energy penetration. Major trends in the forecast period include focus on sustainability and recycling, rising interest in virtual power plants, increased use of artificial intelligence, hybrid renewable energy systems, and growth in long-duration energy storage.
The forecast of 30.9% growth over the next five years reflects a slight reduction of 0.2% from the previous projectiont. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. Imposed tariffs on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells and battery management systems, mostly imported from China, are likely to make grid-scale energy storage solutions more capital-intensive. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.
The growing demand for renewable energy is anticipated to drive the expansion of the grid-scale battery storage market in the coming years. Renewable energy encompasses energy derived from natural sources that are continuously replenished, such as sunlight, wind, and geothermal heat. This increase in demand is primarily fueled by the urgency to combat climate change, minimize environmental impact, and bolster energy security and sustainability. Grid-scale battery storage plays a crucial role in renewable energy by storing excess energy generated from sources such as solar and wind, ensuring a reliable power supply when production is low or demand is high. For instance, in March 2024, the European Environment Agency, a Denmark-based government agency, reported that renewable sources accounted for 23% of the energy consumed in the EU in 2022, up from 21.9% in 2021. Thus, the rising demand for renewable energy is significantly propelling the growth of the grid-scale battery storage market.
Prominent companies in the grid-scale battery storage market are concentrating on developing innovative solutions, such as energy storage systems, aimed at enhancing energy density and efficiency while ensuring zero degradation for both power and capacity. Energy storage systems are technologies designed to capture and store energy for later use, effectively balancing supply and demand to improve efficiency and reliability. For example, in April 2024, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. (CATL), a China-based battery manufacturer, launched the TENER energy storage product. TENER is tailored for large-scale applications and features high energy density along with an extended cycle life. By utilizing advanced lithium-ion technology, it ensures enhanced safety and efficiency, while its modular design allows for flexible scalability to meet varying grid demands. Additionally, TENER is engineered to deliver strong performance in extreme temperatures, ensuring reliable operation under diverse environmental conditions.
In September 2022, Powin Energy Corporation, a US-based provider of energy storage systems, acquired EKS Energy for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition enhances Powin Energy Corporation's capabilities by providing improved control and optimization of energy storage systems. By integrating EKS Energy's advanced power conversion technologies, Powin is positioned to offer more efficient and scalable energy storage solutions, thereby enhancing grid performance and facilitating the integration of renewable energy. EKS Energy is a Spain-based provider specializing in grid-scale battery storage.
Major companies operating in the grid-scale battery storage market are E.ON SE, The General Electric Company, BYD Company Ltd., Mitsubishi Electric, ABB Ltd., Johnson Controls International PLC, Pacific Gas and Electric, NextEra Energy, Samsung SDI Co. Ltd., Xcel Energy Inc., Sungrow Power Supply Co. Ltd., EnerSys, AES Corporation, Fluence Energy Inc., RES Group, Northvolt AB, EDP Renewables, Saft Groupe S.A., Stem Inc., NEC Energy Solutions, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited, Eos Energy Enterprises, LG Energy Solution, Narada Power Source Co. Ltd., ESS Inc.
North America was the largest region in the grid-scale battery storage market in 2023. The regions covered in the grid-scale battery storage market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the grid-scale battery storage market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The grid-scale battery storage market consists of sales of metal-air batteries, thermal energy storage, and supercapacitors. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
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