New policy direction for energy storage batteries

How much battery storage will the US have in 2025?

It initially set its new energy storage target for 2025 at 30 GW but reached that milestone two years early. By comparison, the U.S. had 26 GW of utility-scale battery storage at the end of 2024, and its planned capacity would bring that to just over 46 GW by the end of 2025, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

How can regulators unlock the full potential of battery storage?

To unlock the full potential of battery storage, policy makers and regulators need to ensure that regulatory systems recognise the full value of the services that it offers, enable market access and establish price signals that accurately reflect its various contributions.

Are batteries the future of energy storage?

Developments in batteries and other energy storage technology have accelerated to a seemingly head-spinning pace recently — even for the scientists, investors, and business leaders at the forefront of the industry. After all, just two decades ago, batteries were widely believed to be destined for use only in small objects like laptops and watches.

What are the different types of energy storage policy?

Approximately 16 states have adopted some form of energy storage policy, which broadly fall into the following categories: procurement targets, regulatory adaption, demonstration programs, financial incentives, and consumer protections. Below we give an overview of each of these energy storage policy categories.

Will China double its energy storage capacity by 2027?

Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. China is looking to almost double its so-called new energy storage capacity to 180 gigawatts (GW) by 2027, according to an industry plan announced by authorities on Friday.

How is battery technology transforming the energy landscape?

Breakthroughs in battery technology are transforming the global energy landscape, fueling the transition to clean energy and reshaping industries from transportation to utilities. With demand for energy storage soaring, what’s next for batteries—and how can businesses, policymakers, and investors keep pace?