bedrijfsnieuws over Global BESS Deployments Jump 54% in First Half of 2025

The latest data from Rho Motion shows that global deployments of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) surged by 54% during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Total deployed capacity reached 86.7 GWh, with a pipeline of projects for the rest of 2025 tracking at just over 412 GWh.

Key Trends & Regional Breakdown

• Record Month in June: In June alone, about 7.95 GW / 22.2 GWh of new grid-scale BESS capacity came online globally — the highest monthly total for 2025 so far.

• China Leads: Over half of the installations in June were located in China, underscoring its continued dominance in the energy storage sector

• Other Regions Contributing: North America, the Middle East, and Oceania also added notable capacity in June. Projects in Australia (like the Western Downs Green Power Hub) and large-scale systems in the U.S. contributed to the uptick.

Implications

• Rapid Growth: The 54% jump reflects accelerating global demand for storage to support more renewables, provide grid stability, and buffer against energy supply fluctuations.

• Increasing Pipeline Signals Future Potential: With over 412 GWh in development, many new projects are expected to come online by year-end, potentially re-defining utility-scale storage norms.

• Policy & Market Drivers: Falling battery costs, improving regulatory frameworks, and strong renewable energy ambitions are pushing investment in BESS higher than ever.

Analysts expect that competition among storage providers will continue to drive innovation in battery chemistry, system efficiencies, and integration with solar & wind generation. Also, markets outside China are pushing to close the storage gap — so we’ll likely see more large-scale BESS projects in the Americas, Middle East, and Asia Pacific.