Global additions of energy storage will reach 188 gigawatts of power and 535 gigawatt-hours of capacity this year, according to BloombergNEF. That is an increase of 45 per cent on 2025. China, the USA and Australia together account for 62 per cent of new installations.

For 2027, BloombergNEF forecasts additions of 209 gigawatts, or 638 gigawatt-hours. By 2036, total installed capacity worldwide could grow to three terawatts of power and eleven terawatt-hours of capacity.

Key points:

• BloombergNEF forecasts that newly installed energy storage worldwide will reach 188 gigawatts of power and 535 gigawatt-hours of capacity this year.
• China, the USA and Australia account for 62 per cent of new installations.
• For 2027, BloombergNEF forecasts additions of 209 gigawatts, or 638 gigawatt-hours.

Source: pv magazine Deutschland (German)