Global Scans · Energy storage · Weekly Summary

• [New] A new study from a team of Chinese researchers-backed by artificial intelligence - could breathe fresh life into dead EV batteries, offering a disruptive solution to energy storage and battery waste concerns. Blogger
• [New] In brief, the 2025-2034 RUPTL calls for a considerable amount of investment in new power generation and transmission assets with a focus on new and renewable energy, energy storage and gas-fired plants. Ashurst
• [New] By 2025, the EU domestic production of battery cells is expected to cover EU's consumption needs for electric vehicles and energy storage. RMIS - Raw Materials Information System
• In the rapidly evolving landscape of energy storage, Toshiba has pioneered a breakthrough technology that could transform commercial vehicle electrification. Discovery Alert
• Total demand for graphite is projected to exceed 10 million tons by 2035, primarily due to energy storage needs. NenPower
• Total demand for graphite is projected to exceed 10 million tons by 2035, largely driven by energy storage. Ecofin Agency
• Global energy storage installations are projected to grow by 76% in 2025, reaching 69 GW/169 GWh, driven by surging electricity demand, especially from electric vehicle adoption and data center expansion. Walletinvestor.com
• Demand forecasts indicate a compound annual growth rate exceeding 20% for vanadium-graphene nanocomposites through 2030, with the energy storage sector - especially vanadium redox flow batteries and hybrid supercapacitors-accounting for the largest share. Guambia
• Demand for battery raw materials is expected to increase dramatically over 2040, following the exponential growth of electric vehicles (EV) and, to a minor degree, energy storage system (ESS) applications. RMIS - Raw Materials Information System
• The growth in AI data centers alone is expected to create substantial demand for energy storage, with new data center development adding approximately 7.5 GW of power demand in 2025, requiring an estimated 2.4 GWh of ESS backup capacity. Discovery Alert
• As electric vehicle adoption increases and utility-scale batteries are build for energy storage, we expect double-digit annual growth in global lithium demand over at least the next decade. Morningstar, Inc.
• In line with the IEA's sustainability goals, lithium demand is projected to reach 1,160,000 t by 2040, energy storage and EV accounting for 90% of the total production. Research Nester
• Some Member States have adopted strategies or national targets in their National Energy and Climate Plans for energy storage for 2030 and 2050 to incentivise the deployment of energy storage at national level. ABN AMRO Bank
• The International Energy Agency projects a sixfold increase in global storage capacity by 2030, with commercial and industrial systems alone expected to surge nearly tenfold to 560 GWh - underscoring the critical role of battery energy storage in enabling cleaner, more resilient power systems. Robotics & Automation News
• China's energy storage capacity is expected to reach 35.5 GW by 2025, with government policies targeting 30 GW of new energy storage capacity between 2021 and 2025. Verified Market Research
• The International Energy Agency projects a sixfold increase in global storage capacity by 20301, with commercial and industrial systems alone expected to surge nearly tenfold to 560 GWh - underscoring the critical role of battery energy storage in enabling cleaner, more resilient power systems2. Yahoo Finance
• About 59 [gigawatts] of wind and solar capacity and more than 31 GW of energy storage are projected to come online in the U.S. during 2025. Construction Citizen
• By 2025, we can expect solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources to be far more efficient and widespread, thanks to advancements in energy storage, grid management, and energy production. Science News Today
• By 2030, Germany aims to install at least 20 GW of renewable capacity annually and develop 12 GW of energy storage to manage the intermittency of wind and solar power. SpringerLink
• California overall has deployed nearly 13 GW of energy storage in recent years, and statewide policies prioritize integrating fast-start battery systems and supporting technologies such as vehicle-to-grid to achieve 100% clean electricity by 2045. Nucamp Vibe Coding Bootcamp
• Growth in demand for lithium is expected to be driven by the wide-scale deployment of stationary energy storage systems (ESS), which support the roll-out of new renewable energy generation capacity. Eramet SA
• In 2025, we can expect significant advancements in solar power, wind energy, and energy storage technologies. Dxb News Network
• Driven by electrification of the energy system, solar power, wind, energy storage, and electric vehicles all grew in 2024 - a trend that is expected to continue in 2025. I by IMD

Last updated: 29 June 2025