Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Report 2024-2034

Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Report 2024-2034



The Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Report 2024-2034: This report will prove invaluable to leading firms striving for new revenue pockets if they wish to better understand the industry and its underlying dynamics. It will be useful for companies that would like to expand into different industries or to expand their existing operations in a new region.

The Expanding Applications in Electric Vehicles, Combined with Innovations in Long-Duration Storage Technologies, Open New Avenues for Growth

The energy storage systems market is propelled by a confluence of factors. The growing demand for reliable and stable power supply, coupled with the increasing deployment of renewable energy sources, is a primary driver. Governments worldwide are implementing supportive policies and incentives, fostering the adoption of energy storage systems. Additionally, advancements in battery technology, declining costs, and a rising awareness of environmental sustainability contribute to the market's positive trajectory.

The market presents promising opportunities, particularly in the integration of energy storage with smart grids and microgrids. The expanding applications in electric vehicles, combined with innovations in long-duration storage technologies, open new avenues for growth. Moreover, the exploration of innovative business models and the development of grid-scale projects offer lucrative opportunities for industry stakeholders. Collaborations between utilities, technology providers, and research institutions are poised to unlock further potential.

Despite the promising outlook, the energy storage market faces challenges. Technological limitations, such as the energy density of batteries and the environmental impact of certain technologies, pose hurdles to widespread adoption. Regulatory complexities, uncertain economic conditions, and the need for substantial upfront investments also present challenges. Addressing these obstacles requires collaborative efforts across the industry to develop sustainable and cost-effective solutions.

What Questions Should You Ask before Buying a Market Research Report?
  • How is the energy storage systems market evolving?
  • What is driving and restraining the energy storage systems market?
  • How will each energy storage systems submarket segment grow over the forecast period and how much revenue will these submarkets account for in 2034?
  • How will the market shares for each energy storage systems submarket develop from 2024 to 2034?
  • What will be the main driver for the overall market from 2024 to 2034?
  • Will leading energy storage systems markets broadly follow the macroeconomic dynamics, or will individual national markets outperform others?
  • How will the market shares of the national markets change by 2034 and which geographical region will lead the market in 2034?
  • Who are the leading players and what are their prospects over the forecast period?
  • What are the energy storage systems projects for these leading companies?
  • How will the industry evolve during the period between 2024 and 2034? What are the implications of energy storage systems projects taking place now and over the next 10 years?
  • Is there a greater need for product commercialisation to further scale the energy storage systems market?
  • Where is the energy storage systems market heading and how can you ensure you are at the forefront of the market?
  • What are the best investment options for new product and service lines?
  • What are the key prospects for moving companies into a new growth path and C-suite?
You need to discover how this will impact the energy storage systems market today, and over the next 10 years:
  • Our 394-page report provides 118 tables and 194 charts/graphs exclusively to you.
  • The report highlights key lucrative areas in the industry so you can target them – NOW.
  • It contains in-depth analysis of global, regional and national sales and growth.
  • It highlights for you the key successful trends, changes and revenue projections made by your competitors.
This report tells you TODAY how the energy storage systems market will develop in the next 10 years, and in line with the variations in COVID-19 economic recession and bounce. This market is more critical now than at any point over the last 10 years.

Forecasts to 2034 and other analyses reveal commercial prospects
  • In addition to revenue forecasting to 2034, our new study provides you with recent results, growth rates, and market shares.
  • You will find original analyses, with business outlooks and developments.
  • Discover qualitative analyses (including market dynamics, drivers, opportunities, restraints and challenges), cost structure, impact of rising energy storage systems prices and recent developments.
This report includes data analysis and invaluable insight into how COVID-19 will affect the industry and your company. Four COVID-19 recovery patterns and their impact, namely, “V”, “L”, “W” and “U” are discussed in this report.

Segments Covered in the Report

Market Segment by Integration Type
  • On-Grid
  • Off-Grid
Market Segment by Duration
  • Short Duration Storage
  • Medium Duration Storage
  • Long Duration Storage
Market Segment by Application
  • Ancillary Services
  • Peaking Capacity
  • Energy Shifting
  • Transmission & Distribution Level
Market Segment by End-Use
  • Residential
  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Utility (Grid-scale)
  • Other End-Use
Market Segment by Technology Type
  • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
  • Pumped Hydro Storage (PHS)
  • Thermal Energy Storage (TES)
  • Flywheel Energy Storage
  • Compressed-Air Energy Storage (CAES)
  • Other Technology
In addition to the revenue predictions for the overall world market and segments, you will also find revenue forecasts for four regional and 20 leading national markets:

North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
Europe
  • Germany
  • Spain
  • United Kingdom
  • France
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
  • GCC
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa
The report also includes profiles and for some of the leading companies in the Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market, 2024 to 2034, with a focus on this segment of these companies’ operations.

Leading companies profiled in the report
  • ABB Ltd.
  • Beacon Power, LLC
  • BYD Co. Ltd
  • Convergent Energy and Power Inc.
  • Eos Energy Enterprises Inc
  • Exide Industries Limited
  • Greensmith Energy Management Systems
  • LG Chem
  • S&C Electric Company
  • Schneider Electric SE
  • Seeo, Inc.
  • SMA Solar Technology AG
Overall world revenue for Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market, 2024 to 2034 in terms of value the market will surpass US$48.2 billion in 2024, our work calculates. We predict strong revenue growth through to 2034. Our work identifies which organizations hold the greatest potential. Discover their capabilities, progress, and commercial prospects, helping you stay ahead.

How will the Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market, 2024 to 2034 report help you?

In summary, our 390+ page report provides you with the following knowledge:
  • Revenue forecasts to 2034 for Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market, 2024 to 2034 Market, with forecasts for integration type, duration, application, end-use, and technology type, each forecast at a global and regional level – discover the industry’s prospects, finding the most lucrative places for investments and revenues.
  • Revenue forecasts to 2034 for four regional and 20 key national markets – See forecasts for the Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market, 2024 to 2034 market in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa. Also forecasted is the market in the US, Canada, Brazil, Germany, France, UK, Italy, China, India, Japan, and Australia among other prominent economies.
  • Prospects for established firms and those seeking to enter the market – including company profiles for 12 of the major companies involved in the Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market, 2024 to 2034.
Find quantitative and qualitative analyses with independent predictions. Receive information that only our report contains, staying informed with invaluable business intelligence.

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1 Report Overview
1.1 Objectives of the Study
1.2 Introduction to Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market
1.3 What This Report Delivers
1.4 Why You Should Read This Report
1.5 Key Questions Answered by This Analytical Report
1.6 Who Is This Report for?
1.7 Research Methodology
1.7.1 Market Definitions
1.7.2 Market Evaluation & Forecasting Methodology
1.7.3 Data Validation
1.7.3.1 Primary Research
1.7.3.2 Secondary Research
1.8 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1.9 Associated Visiongain Reports
1.10 About Visiongain
2 Executive Summary
3 Market Overview
3.1 Key Findings
3.2 Market Dynamics
3.2.1 Market Driving Factors
3.2.1.1 Expanding Energy Demand and Rising Renewable Share: Catalysts for Energy Storage Market Growth
3.2.1.2 The Rising Global Demand for Energy, Driven by Population Growth and Industrialization
3.2.1.3 Ongoing Research and Development Driving Advances in Energy Storage Systems (ESS)
3.2.2 Market Restraining Factors
3.2.2.1 Risk Associated with Battery Energy Storage System Hinders Market Growth
3.2.2.2 High Cost of Installing Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Hinder the Market Growth
3.2.2.3 Meeting the Diverse needs of Long-Duration Energy Storage Remains a Challenge
3.2.3 Market Opportunities
3.2.3.1 Exploiting Urbanization Trends Leveraging Microgrid Networks for Localized Energy Storage Solutions
3.2.3.2 Government Initiatives Substances for Advanced Energy Storage Solutions
3.2.3.3 Seizing Opportunities for Growing Investments in Sustainable Energy Resources
3.3 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.3.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Low)
3.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate to High)
3.3.3 Competitive Rivalry (High)
3.3.4 Threat from Substitutes (Low)
3.3.5 Threat of New Entrants (Moderate)
3.4 COVID-19 Impact Analysis
3.4.1 “V-Shaped Recovery”
3.4.2 “U-Shaped Recovery”
3.4.3 “W-Shaped Recovery”
3.4.4 “L-Shaped Recovery”
3.5 PEST Analysis
4 Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Analysis by Integration Type
4.1 Key Findings
4.2 Integration Type Segment: Market Attractiveness Index
4.3 Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast by Integration Type
4.4 On-Grid
4.4.1 Market Size by Region, 2024-2034 (US$ Billion)
4.4.2 Market Share by Region, 2024 & 2034 (%)
4.5 Off-Grid
4.5.1 Market Size by Region, 2024-2034 (US$ Billion)
4.5.2 Market Share by Region, 2024 & 2034 (%)
5 Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Analysis by Storage Duration
5.1 Key Findings
5.2 Storage Duration Segment: Market Attractiveness Index
5.3 Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast by Storage Duration
5.4 Short Duration Storage
5.4.1 Market Size by Region, 2024-2034 (US$ Billion)
5.4.2 Market Share by Region, 2024 & 2034 (%)
5.5 Medium Duration Storage
5.5.1 Market Size by Region, 2024-2034 (US$ Billion)
5.5.2 Market Share by Region, 2024 & 2034 (%)
5.6 Long Duration Storage
5.6.1 Market Size by Region, 2024-2034 (US$ Billion)
5.6.2 Market Share by Region, 2024 & 2034 (%)
6 Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Analysis by Application
6.1 Key Findings
6.2 Application Segment: Market Attractiveness Index
6.3 Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast by Application
6.4 Ancillary Services
6.4.1 Market Size by Region, 2024-2034 (US$ Billion)
6.4.2 Market Share by Region, 2024 & 2034 (%)
6.5 Peaking Capacity
6.5.1 Market Size by Region, 2024-2034 (US$ Billion)
6.5.2 Market Share by Region, 2024 & 2034 (%)
6.6 Energy Shifting
6.6.1 Market Size by Region, 2024-2034 (US$ Billion)
6.6.2 Market Share by Region, 2024 & 2034 (%)
6.7 Transmission & Distribution Level
6.7.1 Market Size by Region, 2024-2034 (US$ Billion)
6.7.2 Market Share by Region, 2024 & 2034 (%)
7 Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Analysis by End-Use
7.1 Key Findings
7.2 End-Use Segment: Market Attractiveness Index
7.3 Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast by End-Use
7.4 Residential
7.4.1 Market Size by Region, 2024-2034 (US$ Billion)
7.4.2 Market Share by Region, 2024 & 2034 (%)
7.5 Commercial
7.5.1 Market Size by Region, 2024-2034 (US$ Billion)
7.5.2 Market Share by Region, 2024 & 2034 (%)
7.6 Industrial
7.6.1 Market Size by Region, 2024-2034 (US$ Billion)
7.6.2 Market Share by Region, 2024 & 2034 (%)
7.7 Utility (grid-scale)
7.7.1 Market Size by Region, 2024-2034 (US$ Billion)
7.7.2 Market Share by Region, 2024 & 2034 (%)
7.8 Other End-Use
7.8.1 Market Size by Region, 2024-2034 (US$ Billion)
7.8.2 Market Share by Region, 2024 & 2034 (%)
8 Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Analysis by Technology Type
8.1 Key Findings
8.2 Technology Type Segment: Market Attractiveness Index
8.3 Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast by Technology Type
8.4 Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
8.4.1 Market Size by Region, 2024-2034 (US$ Million)
8.4.2 Market Share by Region, 2024 & 2034 (%)
8.5 Pumped Hydro Storage (PHS)
8.5.1 Market Size by Region, 2024-2034 (US$ Million)
8.5.2 Market Share by Region, 2024 & 2034 (%)
8.6 Thermal Energy Storage (TES)
8.6.1 Market Size by Region, 2024-2034 (US$ Million)
8.6.2 Market Share by Region, 2024 & 2034 (%)
8.7 Flywheel Energy Storage
8.7.1 Market Size by Region, 2024-2034 (US$ Million)
8.7.2 Market Share by Region, 2024 & 2034 (%)
8.8 Compressed-Air Energy Storage (CAES)
8.8.1 Market Size by Region, 2024-2034 (US$ Million)
8.8.2 Market Share by Region, 2024 & 2034 (%)
8.9 Other Technology
8.9.1 Market Size by Region, 2024-2034 (US$ Million)
8.9.2 Market Share by Region, 2024 & 2034 (%)
9 Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Analysis by Region
9.1 Key Findings
9.2 Regional Market Size Estimation and Forecast
10 North America Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Analysis
10.1 Key Findings
10.2 North America Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Attractiveness Index
10.3 North America Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market by Country, 2024, 2029 & 2034 (US$ Billion)
10.4 North America Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast
10.5 North America Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast by Country
10.6 North America Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast by Integration Type
10.7 North America Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast by Storage Duration
10.8 North America Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast by Application
10.9 North America Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast by End-Use
10.10 North America Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast by Technology Type
10.11 U.S. Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Analysis
10.12 Canada Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Analysis
11 Europe Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Analysis
11.1 Key Findings
11.2 Europe Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Attractiveness Index
11.3 Europe Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market by Country, 2024, 2029 & 2034 (US$ Billion)
11.4 Europe Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast
11.5 Europe Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast by Country
11.6 Europe Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast by Integration Type
11.7 Europe Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast by Storage Duration
11.8 Europe Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast by Application
11.9 Europe Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast by End-Use
11.10 Europe Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast by Technology Type
11.11 Germany Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Analysis
11.12 UK Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Analysis
11.13 France Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Analysis
11.14 Italy Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Analysis
11.15 Spain Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Analysis
11.16 Rest of Europe Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Analysis
12 Asia-Pacific Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Analysis
12.1 Key Findings
12.2 Asia-Pacific Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Attractiveness Index
12.3 Asia-Pacific Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market by Country, 2024, 2029 & 2034 (US$ Billion)
12.4 Asia-Pacific Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast
12.5 Asia-Pacific Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast by Country
12.6 Asia-Pacific Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast by Integration Type
12.7 Asia-Pacific Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast by Storage Duration
12.8 Asia-Pacific Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast by Application
12.9 Asia-Pacific Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast by End-Use
12.10 Asia-Pacific Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast by Technology Type
12.11 China Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Analysis
12.12 India Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Analysis
12.13 Japan Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Analysis
12.14 South Korea Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Analysis
12.15 Australia Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Analysis
12.16 Rest of Asia-Pacific Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Analysis
13 Middle East and Africa Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Analysis
13.1 Key Findings
13.2 Middle East and Africa Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Attractiveness Index
13.3 Middle East and Africa Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market by Country, 2024, 2029 & 2034 (US$ Billion)
13.4 Middle East and Africa Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast
13.5 Middle East and Africa Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast by Country
13.6 Middle East and Africa Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast by Integration Type
13.7 Middle East and Africa Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast by Storage Duration
13.8 Middle East and Africa Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast by Application
13.9 Middle East and Africa Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast by End-Use
13.10 Middle East and Africa Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast by Technology Type
13.11 GCC Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Analysis
13.12 South Africa Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Analysis
13.13 Rest of Middle East & Africa Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Analysis
14 Latin America Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Analysis
14.1 Key Findings
14.2 Latin America Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Attractiveness Index
14.3 Latin America Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market by Country, 2024, 2029 & 2034 (US$ Billion)
14.4 Latin America Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast
14.5 Latin America Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast by Country
14.6 Latin America Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast by Integration Type
14.7 Latin America Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast by Storage Duration
14.8 Latin America Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast by Application
14.9 Latin America Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast by End-Use
14.10 Latin America Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Size Estimation and Forecast by Technology Type
14.11 Brazil Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Analysis
14.12 Mexico Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Analysis
14.13 Rest of Latin America Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Market Analysis
15 Company Profiles
15.1 Competitive Landscape, 2023
15.2 Strategic Outlook
15.3 LG Chem
15.3.1 Company Snapshot
15.3.2 Company Overview
15.3.3 Financial Analysis
15.3.3.1 Net Revenue, 2018-2022
15.3.3.2 R&D, 2018-2022
15.3.3.3 Regional Revenue Share, 2022 (%)
15.3.3.4 Business Segment Revenue Share, 2022 (%)
15.3.4 Product Benchmarking
15.3.5 Strategic Outlook
15.4 BYD Co. Ltd
15.4.1 Company Snapshot
15.4.2 Company Overview
15.4.3 Financial Analysis
15.4.3.1 Net Revenue, 2017-2021
15.4.3.2 R&D, 2018-2022
15.4.3.3 Regional Revenue Share, 2021 (%)
15.4.3.4 Business Segment Revenue Share, 2021 (%)
15.4.4 Product Benchmarking
15.4.5 Strategic Outlook
15.5 ABB Ltd.
15.5.1 Company Snapshot
15.5.2 Company Overview
15.5.3 Financial Analysis
15.5.3.1 Net Revenue, 2018-2022
15.5.3.2 R&D, 2018-2022
15.5.3.3 Business Segment Revenue Share, 2022 (%)
15.5.4 Product Benchmarking
15.5.5 Strategic Outlook
15.6 Schneider Electric SE
15.6.1 Company Snapshot
15.6.2 Company Overview
15.6.3 Financial Analysis
15.6.3.1 Net Revenue, 2018-2022
15.6.3.2 R&D, 2018-2022
15.6.3.3 Regional Revenue Share, 2022 (%)
15.6.3.4 Business Segment Revenue Share, 2022 (%)
15.6.4 Product Benchmarking
15.6.5 Strategic Outlook
15.7 Convergent Energy and Power Inc.
15.7.1 Company Snapshot
15.7.2 Company Overview
15.7.3 Product Benchmarking
15.7.4 Strategic Outlook
15.8 Eos Energy Enterprises Inc
15.8.1 Company Snapshot
15.8.2 Company Overview
15.8.3 Financial Analysis
15.8.3.1 Net Revenue, 2018-2022
15.8.3.2 R&D, 2018-2022
15.8.4 Product Benchmarking
15.8.5 Strategic Outlook
15.9 Beacon Power, LLC
15.9.1 Company Snapshot
15.9.2 Company Overview
15.9.3 Product Benchmarking
15.10 Greensmith Energy Management Systems
15.10.1 Company Snapshot
15.10.2 Company Overview
15.10.3 Product Benchmarking
15.11 Seeo, Inc.
15.11.1 Company Snapshot
15.11.2 Company Overview
15.11.3 Product Benchmarking
15.12 S&C Electric Company
15.12.1 Company Snapshot
15.12.2 Company Overview
15.12.3 Product Benchmarking
15.12.4 Strategic Outlook
15.13 SMA Solar Technology AG
15.13.1 Company Snapshot
15.13.2 Company Overview
15.13.3 Financial Analysis
15.13.3.1 Net Revenue, 2018-2022
15.13.3.2 R&D, 2018-2022
15.13.3.3 Regional Revenue Share, 2022 (%)
15.13.3.4 Business Segment Revenue Share, 2022 (%)
15.13.4 Product Benchmarking
15.14 Exide Industries Limited
15.14.1 Company Snapshot
15.14.2 Company Overview
15.14.3 Financial Analysis
15.14.3.1 Net Revenue, 2018-2022
15.14.3.2 R&D, 2018-2022
15.14.3.3 Regional Revenue Share, 2022 (%)
15.14.4 Product Benchmarking
16 Conclusion and Recommendations
16.1 Concluding Remarks from Visiongain
16.2 Recommendations for Market Players

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