Analysis of the power grid energy storage industry chain

Does grid energy storage have a supply chain resilience?

This report provides an overview of the supply chain resilience associated with several grid energy storage technologies. It provides a map of each technology’s supply chain, from the extraction of raw materials to the production of batteries or other storage systems, and discussion of each supply chain step.

Why do we need to modernize the power grid?

The need to modernize and increase the capacity of the U.S. power grid is increasing due to growing population, aging infrastructure, grid resilience requirements, operational flexibility needs, and a growing portfolio of renewable energy.

Which technologies are commercially available for grid storage?

Several technologies are commercially available or will likely be commercially available for grid storage in the near-term. The technologies evaluated provide storage durations that range from hours to days and response times of milliseconds to minutes. Four families of battery technologies and three LDES technologies are evaluated.

Why does the United States lag in grid storage?

Reliance on other countries for critical raw and refined materials, components, and products—The United States lags Asia, and especially China, in the manufacture and supply of materials, components, and end products for grid storage.

What is America's strategy to secure the energy supply chain?

The report “America’s Strategy to Secure the Supply Chain for a Robust Clean Energy Transition” lays out the challenges and opportunities faced by the United States in the energy supply chain as well as the Federal Government plans to address these challenges and opportunities.

How can lithium-ion batteries improve grid performance?

Lithium-ion batteries and other grid storage technologies enable greater penetration of renewables through load-shifting and arbitrage, improve grid reliability, reduce congestion, and increase profitability.