Abstract
This IDC Energy Insights report focuses on utility attitudes and
perceptions toward emerging energy storage technologies, including Lithium-ion batteries, NaS
batteries, flow batteries, flywheels, and compressed air energy storage. Based
on in-depth interviews with utility and energy sector executives, findings
indicate that utilities are intrigued by the evolving capabilities of
energy storage technologies but that opinions about the commercial readiness
of specific technologies vary. The primary factor governing future purchases
of energy storage technologies is cost reduction.
According to Sam Jaffe,
IDC Energy Insights Senior Research Analyst, "There is a place
for all energy storage technologies, from Lithium-ion batteries to flywheels,
in the utility market. But utility interest and enthusiasm for
specific technologies varies markedly due to the perceived technical and
economic readiness associated with each type of energy storage system."
Table of Contents
- Energy Insights Opinion
- In This Report
- Research Methodology
- Survey Sample and Respondent Profile
- Situation Overview
- Introduction
- Utility Findings: Energy Storage Technologies
- Lithium-Ion Batteries
- Sodium-Sulfur Batteries
- Flow Batteries
- Flywheels
- Compressed Air Energy Storage
- Thermal Energy Storage
- Future Outlook
- Essential Guidance
- Learn More
- Related Research
- Appendix
- Synopsis
- Table: Price and Performance Comparisons: Storage Technologies Primarily for Power Applications
- Table: Price and Performance Comparisons: Storage Technologies Primarily for Energy Applications
- Figure: Utility Perceptions of Near-Term Energy Storage Technology Readiness and Commercial Attractiveness
- Figure: Sodium-Sulfur Battery Operation
- Figure: Working Principle of a Redox Flow Battery Diagram
- Figure: Flywheel System Components
- Figure: CAES Operation
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