Why is electricity storage important?

With increasing power outages, rising energy costs, and a growing push toward renewable energy, storing electricity efficiently helps you maintain control, reduce your environmental footprint, and enjoy reliable power. Here’s a simple infographic summarizing how electricity storage technologies work and their critical role in our energy system:

What are electricity storage technologies?

Electricity storage technologies are systems designed to capture energy when production is high, store it efficiently, and then release it when needed. Here’s a quick snapshot of the main types:

Do energy storage projects need a lot of land?

Lower land use requirements: energy storage projects are typically concentrated blocks of batteries or other storage devices, which can require a fraction of the land use of other renewable resources for a comparable nameplate generating capacity.

Do battery energy storage projects require a large area for development?

Battery energy storage projects do not require a large area for development and can be scaled as needed. We typically site a project near existing electrical transmission or distribution systems, and often, close to an existing renewable energy project. This minimizes impact to the surrounding area. These projects offer benefits by:

How can energy storage be used for long-term energy management?

Finally, we have seasonal storage, which stores energy over weeks or months. Technologies like pumped hydro, compressed air, and hydrogen storage are promising in this area. Although their efficiency may be lower, their massive storage potential makes them valuable for long-term energy management.

Why do we need energy storage solutions?

As the global energy transition accelerates, the need for reliable, scalable and cost-effective energy storage solutions has never been greater.