Solar container battery supply exceeds demand

What are the three global demand scenarios for batteries?

We created three global demand scenarios for batteries: fading momentum, continuation of the current trajectory (base case), and further acceleration. The main demand differentiators included variations in EV production volume and uptake of energy storage systems.

What are battery energy storage systems?

Battery energy storage systems offer power grids key opportunities for better flexibility, renewable energy integration, and reliable power supply by storing excess renewable energy during low demand times to release during peak demand enabling higher renewable energy penetration and supporting global decarbonisation.

Does battery supply exceed global demand?

Although battery supply may exceed demand at the global level, the picture is more nuanced and varied by region. Some countries have excess capacity—meaning more than enough to satisfy local demand—while others rely on imports to alleviate local shortages. This regional view could become critical if more countries try to localize production.

What is battery energy storage system (BESS)?

As power systems increasingly integrate variable renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, the need for flexible and reliable power grids that can supply electricity at all times has become essential. Battery energy storage system (BESS) can address these supply-demand gaps by providing flexibility to balance supply and demand in real-time.