Are Li-ion batteries the future of energy storage?

Li-ion batteries are deployed in both the stationary and transportation markets. They are also the major source of power in consumer electronics. Most analysts expect Li-ion to capture the majority of energy storage growth in all markets over at least the next 10 years , , , , .

Will Li-ion capture energy storage growth in the next 10 years?

Most analysts expect Li-ion to capture the majority of energy storage growth in all markets over at least the next 10 years , , , , . Li-ion is the fastest-growing rechargeable battery segment; its global sales across all markets more than doubled between 2013 and 2018.

What type of batteries are used in stationary energy storage?

The existing capacity in stationary energy storage is dominated by pumped-storage hydropower (PSH), but because of decreasing prices, new projects are generally lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries.

Will new vehicle sales increase lead–acid battery SLI demand?

New vehicle sales will create small increases in lead–acid battery SLI demand until the mid-2020s, at which point they are expected to level off (Figure 23). The total vehicle market for lead–acid batteries is ~5 times greater than that based on new vehicles due to battery replacements (3-yr life).

Can flow batteries compete with lithium ion?

If shorter duration systems are feasible, then the addressable market would be larger. BNEF predicts that flow batteries could compete with lithium-ion for up to 69 GWh (46%) of the total 150 GWh of required capacity in 2030. Peaking and energy shifting are the applications most competitive for RFBs, as shown in Figure 41.

Can redox flow batteries compete with lithium-ion?

All redox flow battery chemistries were grouped together and were assumed to have an average system duration of 4 hours. If shorter duration systems are feasible, then the addressable market would be larger. BNEF predicts that flow batteries could compete with lithium-ion for up to 69 GWh (46%) of the total 150 GWh of required capacity in 2030.