Why is storage demand increasing?

Storage demand continues to escalate, driven by the pressing need to decarbonise economies through renewable integration on the grid and by load increases from data centre demand, manufacturing and increased electrification.

Which countries have increased energy storage capacity in 2024?

For example, the Spanish government approved an update to their National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan in September 2024 which has increased their installed energy storage capacity targets to 22.5 GW by 2030.

Which emerging markets will lead the storage industry in 2025?

In Latin America, momentum was built as storage deployments increased by 42%. In 2025, emerging markets for storage will be on the rise. Saudi Arabia will lead the charge, fuelled by its expansion of solar and wind generation.

How big will energy storage be in 2035?

Overall deployment will still rise every year in the next decade, as other markets rapidly scale up. BloombergNEF expects the energy storage market in 2035 to be 10 times larger than it is today, at 228 gigawatt (965 gigawatt-hours) cumulatively, in its latest outlook.

Why is China promoting energy storage at the 2025 two sessions?

The buzzword “energy storage” at the 2025 Two Sessions underscores China’s strategic focus on building a resilient, sustainable, and diverse energy system, contributing new efforts to a sustainable global future. The country’s progress in new-type energy storage highlights how innovation can drive both economic and environmental progress worldwide.

Which countries are leading the global storage market this year?

This year will see a massive 76% jump in global storage installations to 69 gigawatts/169 gigawatt-hours. China leads, while the US stays second. Other main markets are India, Germany, Italy, UK, Italy, Australia and Japan.