Utility-scale Electricity Storage Technologies: Global Markets
Report Highlights
The total global utility-scale electricity storage (UES) market is valued at nearly $4 billion in 2010 and is expected to reach $18.5 billion by 2015, at a 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 36.6%.
Report Scope
LIST OF GLOBAL MARKETS CONSIDERED IN THIS STUDY
Market
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Countries/Regions Included
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North America
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United States, Canada, Mexico
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Europe
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All European nations except Iceland, including the portion of Russia located west of the Ural Mountains.
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Asia/Australia
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All Asian countries (excluding the Middle East, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan). The Philippines were considered, but other South Pacific islands are not included. However, many Asian countries do not have significant installed UES capacities.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Report Highlights
The Report:
- The global market for electric energy storage (EES) systems will increase from $2.3 billion in 2007 to an estimated $2.6 billion by the end of 2008. It should reach $3.8 billion by 2013, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0%.
- With improving technologies and falling costs, EES has the potential to defer capital investments, aid in energy arbitrage and lessen environmental impacts.
- The lion’s share of EES activity is taking place in the U.S.