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Energy storage capacity rose nearly 50% in 2025, but financing pressures mount -report

Published 15:06 on March 9, 2026 / Last updated at 15:06 on March 9, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Europe), Net Zero Transition (Investment, Reporting & Disclosure, Power/Electrification)

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Global installations of long-duration energy storage (LDES) exceeded 15 GWh in 2025, rising 49% from the previous year, though the declining investment and strong competition from lithium-ion batteries is creating growing challenges for the sector, according to analysis released Monday.
Global installations of long-duration energy storage (LDES) exceeded 15 GWh in 2025, rising 49% from the previous year, though the declining investment and strong competition from lithium-ion batteries is creating growing challenges for the sector, according to analysis released Monday.


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