Global battery energy storage capacity tipped to rise six-fold by 2030

James Murray
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Global battery energy storage capacity tipped to rise six-fold by 2030

GlobalData forecasts compound annual growth rate of 42 per cent through to the end of the decade, as demand for flexible grid services soars

Battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity is set to increase around six-fold by 2030, according to a new analysis that predicts the sector will enjoy booming demand over the coming years as grids continue...

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