The global market for Thermal Energy Storage Technology is projected to reach US$1.8 billion by 2020
Robust Demand for Efficient & Cost Effective Energy
Storage Technologies Drives the Thermal Energy Storage Market, According to a New
Report by Global
Industry Analysts, Inc.
GIA launches
comprehensive analysis of industry segments, trends, growth drivers, market
share, size and demand forecasts on the global Thermal Energy Storage market. The
global market for Thermal Energy Storage Technology is projected to reach US$1.8
billion by 2020, driven by robust demand for efficient, reliable, and
economical energy storage technologies and the imminent shift towards renewable
energy sources.
Thermal energy storage (TES) represents an important electric power
related technology that enables storage of thermal energy for later use. The
technology primarily shifts electric power load from peak periods to off-peak
periods in addition to reducing energy use by taking optimum advantage of
cooler weather during night time for efficient running of chillers during day
time. Superior attributes of thermal energy storage driving widespread adoption
include reduction in peak demand utility bills; increase in efficiency levels
of facilities leading to significant savings in energy costs; enabling more
flexible plant operations; addition of efficient backup capacity; elimination
of the need for larger generation equipment for supply during peak demand; and
reduction in maintenance and capital costs for the utilities, among others.
Strong growth
is projected for the thermal energy storage market in the coming years driven
by the inevitable shift towards renewable energy sources. Unlike fossil fuels, which are abundant
and always available, power generation from renewable sources is intermittent. As
the share of renewable energy in the generation mix increases, there exist
significant opportunities for thermal energy storage systems for storing such
intermittent energy for effective later use, thus serving the purpose of
syncing supply with out-of-phase demand. Other important factors driving market
expansion include rising demand for uninterrupted power supply in response to
growing industrialization across the world, rising costs of conventional energy
generation, growth in VES (variable energy sources), increasing demand for
backup power supplies, and increasing desire among consumers to obtain access
to reliable, cost-effective and efficient electricity.
As stated by
the new market research report on Thermal
Energy Storage, Europe represents the largest market worldwide, followed by
the United States. The urgent need to solve the problems concerned with limited
resources for energy generation and curb carbon emissions rank as
the most drivers spurring growth in these markets. Several countries in Europe are
placing increased emphasis on energy efficiency initiatives, where integration
of renewable energy sources into the main power grid is steadily progressing.
Europe is also witnessing increasing investment in solar thermal energy storage
which is expected to benefit market growth in the region. Asia-Pacific ranks as
the fastest growing market with
a CAGR of 22.3% over the analysis period.
Key players covered
in the report include Abengoa Solar, S.A., Areva S.A.S, Baltimore Aircoil
Company, Inc., BrightSource Energy, Inc., Burns & McDonnell, Caldwell
Energy Company, CALMAC, Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V., Cristopia
Energy Systems Pvt. Ltd., Cryogel Thermal Energy Storage, DC Pro Engineering
LLC, DN Tanks, Dunham-Bush Holding Bhd., Evapco, Inc., Fafco Inc., Finetex EnE
Inc., Goss Engineering, Inc., Ice Energy, Ice Lings, NEST AS, QCoefficient,
Inc., SolarReserve, LLC, Steffes Corporation, Sunwell Technologies Inc., and
TAS Energy, among others.
The research
report titled “Thermal
Energy Storage (TES): A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by
Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market
trends, issues, drivers, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry
activities of global companies. The report provides market estimates and
projections in value (US$) and volume (capacity installations in Megawatts) for
major geographic markets including the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific,
and Rest of World. Key technology segments analyzed in volume terms include
Sensible Heat, and Others.
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