Why should you invest in battery storage?

The battery storage sector stands at the nexus of global energy transition, presenting a compelling investment opportunity driven by an accelerating shift to renewables, surging electricity demand from new industrial loads, and supportive policy frameworks worldwide.

How many GW of battery storage will the UK have?

By the end of the decade, the consultancy Rystad Energy predicts that the UK will have some 24 gigawatts (GW) of battery storage installed – with enough energy in reserve to power 18mn homes for a year.

Should battery energy storage be integrated with renewables?

Battery energy storage, particularly when integrated with renewables, offers a faster and more flexible deployment solution compared to traditional power generation methods.

Do battery storage assets have value on the grid?

“When the battery storage assets detected that drop in frequency, they ramped up their output milliseconds later,” explains Markuz Jaffe, an investment companies analyst at Peel Hunt. “This really speaks to the value they have on the grid.”

Are battery upgrades a good investment?

Investor interest is also on the rise. But this isn’t an easy market to master. BESS investments are a long-term commitment; projects typically run for 20 years or more with battery upgrades. They are also highly localized and carry more risk than some other clean energy investments.

What makes a battery investment a success?

Success requires understanding the dynamic interaction of regional variations, electricity market design, technology and financing — as well as an acceptance of volatility. To help cut through the complexity, EY teams have identified and ranked the attractiveness of the world’s top global battery investment markets for the first time.