As the global energy transition accelerates, smart grids play an increasingly important role in modern power systems. Smart grids combine information technology and power networks to make the generation, transmission, distribution and consumption of electricity more intelligent and flexible. As a core component of smart grids, battery energy storage systems(BESS) can effectively adjust the difference between power supply and demand and improve the reliability and stability of the power grid. In 2024, the importance of smart battery energy storage systems(Smart Bess) will be further enhanced, becoming an indispensable part of the global energy market.
1) Market size and growth
In 2024, the global Smart Bess market is expected to continue to grow rapidly, benefiting from the rapid expansion of renewable energy and the popularity of smart grids. According to market research data, the global battery energy storage market size is expected to reach tens of billions of dollars in 2024, and the average annual compound growth rate (CAGR) is expected to remain above 20%. As the world's largest renewable energy power generation country, China's energy storage market has grown particularly significantly, and Shanghai Huijue Group has become an important player in the field of battery energy storage in China and the international market. The company is expanding its market share through its innovative energy storage solutions, especially in large-scale energy storage projects.
2) Technological progress and application
Battery energy storage technology has made significant progress in recent years. The main battery energy storage technologies include lithium-ion batteries, sodium-sulfur batteries, lead-acid batteries and emerging solid-state battery technologies. Among them, lithium-ion batteries are still the main choice in the market due to their high energy density and low self-discharge rate. Shanghai Huijue Group has made breakthroughs in the research and development of photovoltaic and battery energy storage technologies in recent years, especially in the optimization of Smart Bess and energy storage products. By continuously improving its technical strength, the company provides diversified energy storage system applications for the grid side and the user side.
In addition, many companies, including Shanghai Huijue Group, are also exploring the commercial application of wind, solar, diesel and storage in smart microgrids. This type of battery has higher safety and energy density, and can provide more effective solutions for the future energy storage market, especially in the scenario of smart microgrids, where its advantages will be more significant, bringing revolutionary changes to energy storage and distribution.
3) Market demand and driving factors
As more and more clean energy, such as wind and sunlight, are used to generate electricity, we need better technology to store this energy because it is sometimes unstable. In 2024, the global demand for clean energy is still rising, and the power system must adapt to these variable power sources. Smart Bess provide peak-shaving capabilities for the power grid by absorbing excess power and storing it to alleviate the contradiction between supply and demand during peak power demand or power generation shortages.
4) Role in smart grids
In smart grids, the role of BESS is not limited to energy storage, but can also improve the flexibility of the entire power grid through functions such as load balancing, frequency regulation and voltage stabilization. Excellent energy storage solutions can help power operators optimize power flow, reduce power waste and enhance grid stability through real-time monitoring and control systems.
5) Emerging trends and development prospects
Looking ahead, in 2024 and beyond, the battery energy storage market will continue to be driven by both technological innovation and policy support. New large-capacity battery technologies, such as solid-state batteries and vanadium liquid flow batteries, are gradually entering the commercial stage, which is expected to further improve the overall performance of energy storage systems(ESS). At the same time, advances in battery recycling and reuse technologies will also enhance the environmental benefits of ESS.
In addition, with the rapid growth of the electric vehicle market, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology will also become an important part of the battery energy storage market. In 2024, the importance of BESS in smart grids is self-evident. With the continuous advancement of technology and the increase in market demand, ESS will play a key role in the global energy transformation.