Energy storage: 5 trends to watch in 2025 | Wood
The scene is set for significant energy storage installation growth and technological advancements in 2025. Outlook and analysis of
The scene is set for significant energy storage installation growth and technological advancements in 2025. Outlook and analysis of
Global energy storage installations are projected to grow by 76% in 2025 according to BloombergNEF, reaching 69 GW/169 GWh as grid resilience needs and demand balloon.
The U.S. utility-scale energy storage market led the way, adding 1.5 GW/4 GWh of capacity in Q1 2025 for a 57% increase over the same period last year. The residential storage
BloombergNEF forecasts a record 94 GW (247 GWh) of utility-scale storage in 2025—a 35% rise—driven by China''s storage mandates. US tariffs, policy shifts and LFP
The scene is set for significant energy storage installation growth and technological advancements in 2025. Outlook and analysis of emerging markets, cost and supply chain risk,
In another record-breaking year for energy storage installations, the sector has firmly cemented its position in the global electricity market and reached new heights. From
In 2023 alone, global battery storage additions reached 42 GW—more than double the previous year''s installations. Looking ahead,
The U.S. utility-scale energy storage market led the way, adding 1.5 GW/4 GWh of capacity in Q1 2025 for a 57% increase over the
The global energy storage market is poised to hit new heights yet again in 2025. Despite policy changes and uncertainty in the world''s two largest markets, the US and China,
In 2025, capacity growth from battery storage could set a record as we expect 18.2 GW of utility-scale battery storage to be added to the grid. U.S. battery storage already achieved record
In 2023 alone, global battery storage additions reached 42 GW—more than double the previous year''s installations. Looking ahead, experts predict 80 GW of new additions in
Global renewable capacity is set to continue with robust growth in 2025, with forecasts pointing to more than 500 GW of new solar installations, 130 GW of new wind
Energy storage systems—primarily large batteries—play an essential role in optimizing renewable energy usage by storing excess solar and wind power for use during
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