Cost Projections for Utility-Scale Battery Storage: 2025 Update
In this work we describe the development of cost and performance projections for utility-scale lithium-ion battery systems, with a focus on 4-hour duration systems. The projections are
In this work we describe the development of cost and performance projections for utility-scale lithium-ion battery systems, with a focus on 4-hour duration systems. The projections are
From 2018 through mid- 2025, battery storage capacity in California increased from 500 megawatts (MW) to more than 16,900 MW. The state
At the same time, the cost and complexity of developing battery storage continue to rise. Looking ahead to 2026, the outlook remains highly uncertain: some expect a wave of
Lithium bulls are betting on energy storage systems as the next meaningful pillar of demand for the battery metal, nudging the global market back toward balance after years of
Hughes described energy storage as the fastest-growing segment in the battery sector today. Benchmark expects the market to expand by roughly 44 percent this year, nearly
Lithium bulls are betting on energy storage systems as the next meaningful pillar of demand for the battery metal, nudging the global market back toward balance after years of
The global energy storage market is poised to hit new heights yet again in 2025. Despite policy changes and uncertainty in the world''s two largest markets, the US and China,
From 2018 through mid- 2025, battery storage capacity in California increased from 500 megawatts (MW) to more than 16,900 MW. The state projects 52,000 MW of battery storage
The global energy storage market is poised to hit new heights yet again in 2025. Despite policy changes and uncertainty in the world''s
The expansion of energy storage is directly bolstering demand for metals, especially lithium. Energy storage has become the second-largest source of lithium demand
Battery energy storage system (BESS) deployment in the United States is accelerating as rising power demand, including from data centres, drives the need for flexible capacity and grid support.
Global investment in EV batteries has surged eightfold since 2018 and fivefold for battery storage, rising to a total of USD 150 billion in 2023. About USD 115 billion – the lion''s share – was for
Global investment in EV batteries has surged eightfold since 2018 and fivefold for battery storage, rising to a total of USD 150 billion in 2023.
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From 2018 through mid- 2025, battery storage capacity in California increased from 500 megawatts (MW) to more than 16,900 MW. The state projects 52,000 MW of battery storage will be needed by 2045. This dashboard presents statewide data for residential, commercial, and utility-scale installations as of July 31, 2025.
Lithium bulls are betting on energy storage systems as the next meaningful pillar of demand for the battery metal, nudging the global market back toward balance after years of oversupply. Giant utility-scale batteries, which absorb and store electricity for controlled release, are an increasingly important consumer of lithium.
The US added more battery storage [in April-June] (US battery storage growth sets single-quarter record | Latest Market News) than in any previous quarter, driven chiefly by new, larger installations. The country will add about 19GWand 52.5GWh in 2025 at the current pace, equating to a year-on-year growth of 53pc and 45pc, respectively.
Battery storage, meanwhile, is becoming a significant demand driver for lithium. For one, the cost of building utility-scale batteries has declined in recent years. These improving economics, as well as policy mandates to integrate more clean energy, are helping with the scale-up.