Thermal Energy Storage Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis growing at (CAGR) of 9.4% from 2020 to 2027

Growing need for enhanced energy efficiency, coupled with continuing energy utilization efforts, will positively influence the thermal energy storage demand. For instance, in September 2018, the Canadian government updated a financial incentive plan “Commercial Energy Conservation and Efficiency Program” that offers USD 15,000 worth rebates for commercial sector energy upgrades.

The market in the U.S. is projected to witness substantial growth in the forthcoming years on account of increasing number of thermal energy storage projects across the country. For instance, in 2018, the U.S. accounted for 33% of the 18 under construction projects and 41% of the total 1,361 operational projects globally. Presence of major industry players in the country is expected to further propel the TES market growth in the U.S.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) evaluates thermal energy storage systems for their safety, reliability, cost-effective nature, and adherence to environmental regulations and industry standards. It also stated that Europe and the Asia Pacific display higher fractions of grid energy storage as compared to North America. Rising need for a future with clean energy is prompting governments across the globe to take efforts towards developing innovative energy storage systems.

The primary challenge faced by the thermal energy storage sector is the economical storage of energy. An important advancement in this sector has been the usage of lithium-ion batteries. These batteries exhibit high energy density and long lifespans of 500 deep cycles, i.e. the number of times they can be charged from 20% to their full capacity before witnessing a deterioration in performance. They can also be utilized in electric vehicles, district cooling and heating, and power generation.

Thermal Energy Storage Market Trends

Governments, associations, universities across the globe are taking various steps to invest actively in R&D, to come up with innovative storage mediums which have a low or zero impact on the environment. The ongoing R&D is also focused on implementing the thermal energy storage techniques to be implemented in building walls by employing the PCMs in air vents and plasters. The increasing government initiatives coupled with technological advancement initiatives adopted by various vendors are anticipated to boost the market over the forecast period. Also, efforts are being taken to utilize thermal energy for transportation purposes as well.

Rise in environmental concerns regarding increase in carbon emissions owing to usage of conventional fuels for power generation purpose have resulted countries around the world to opt towards cleaner and efficient sources of power. Further, many countries in North American, European and Asia Pacific region have given impetus to growth of clean energy technologies in the long-term goals of respective countries. 

Thermal Energy Storage Market Report Scope