International energy agency energy storage field

What is the IEA's Energy Storage Technology Roadmap?

As a complement to this roadmap, the IEA has also developed an Energy Storage Technology Annex, which includes further details and numerous project examples for electricity and thermal storage technologies.3 This is the first IEA technology roadmap that focuses solely on energy storage technologies.

Are energy storage technologies covered by international standards?

Some energy storage technologies are covered by recognised international standards, which simplify system procurement, installation and operation. Other technologies (e.g. batteries) may be subject to inappropriate standards, because the standard-making process has not kept up with the rate of technical development.

Where can I find information about energy storage technologies?

Brief technology descriptions and examples of existing projects for both thermal and electricity storage technologies can be found in the IEA Energy Storage Technology Annex. Table 6 depicts a range of energy storage technologies in terms of several technology characteristics.

Which IEA Technology Roadmap focuses solely on energy storage technologies?

This is the first IEA technology roadmap that focuses solely on energy storage technologies. Previous IEA publications have included discussion on storage technologies as energy system support mechanisms, including roadmaps dedicated to 3. See name,36573,en.html

Which countries are a target country for energy storage projects?

Target countries include Spain, Germany, Denmark, Austria, and Ireland. Financing of a website presenting progress of funded projects. Subsidy for small-scale energy storage projects to encourage distributed energy storage deployment to complement high small-scale PV penetration (2013).

How do governments support energy storage projects?

Many governments have already acted publically in support of energy storage project development, through efforts such as direct financial support of demonstration projects, comprehensive market transformations, and mandates for energy storage projects (Table 9).