Are battery energy storage systems reliable?

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has found battery energy storage systems (BESS) are the most reliable clean energy technology in the National Electricity Market (NEM). If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. An error occurred while retrieving sharing information. Please try again later.

Was 2024 a good year for energy storage?

For a good overview of the energy storage situation at the end of last year, focused on batteries collected to act at grid scales, read “ 2024 was a fantastic year for energy storage ” (Julian Spector, Canary Media).

Why do we need energy storage solutions?

As the global energy transition accelerates, the need for reliable, scalable and cost-effective energy storage solutions has never been greater.

How many energy storage projects are in the pipeline?

In response to rising demand and the challenges renewables have added to grid balancing efforts, the power industry has seen an uptick in energy storage project activity, with more than 4,000 storage projects in the pipeline globally, according to GlobalData. Credit: Thitichaya Yajampa via Shutterstock.

Are battery energy storage systems vulnerable to tariffs?

Battery energy storage systems are especially vulnerable to tariffs, according to Wood Mackenzie and Anza Renewables. Data from the two firms showed a sharp increase in BESS costs last quarter.

Where will UK energy storage develop a hydrogen storage solution?

UK Energy Storage plans to develop this hydrogen storage solution in three areas of the UK – Dorset, East Yorkshire and Cheshire – with the goal of delivering its first project by 2030. Swiss company Energy Vault is an active developer of gravitational energy storage solutions, particularly in China.