This report, which synthesizes the findings of our study on storage released in December 2022, provides a broader global perspective on energy storage technologies and the main policies being used to accelerate storage adoption. This analysis also provides a in-depth look at the main use cases for storage technologies, highlighting the various services that storage can provide to the grid, and to the wider energy system.
With energy security re-emerging as a major policy priority, energy storage is becoming increasingly critical. This report provides a concise overview of the state of play and highlights what needs to be done to accelerate investment in storage technologies.