BNEF: Global energy storage market to double six times by 2030

Michael Holder
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Bloomberg New Energy Finance analysis forecasts $103bn investment in sector over next 12-13 years, with UK one of eight countries to lead the charge

The global market for energy storage is set to double six times between 2016 and 2030 as surging investment in the technology pushes capacity to a total of 125GW, the latest analysis by Bloomberg New Energy...

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