Energy Storage Value and Adoption Analysis
Aggregate System-Wide Benefits
Total System Benefits and Costs of Storage
at Various Deployment Levels
In 2020, storage benefits are less than costs if more than 200 MW
deployed. In 2030, benefits exceed costs beyond 1,000 MW.
$200
High Battery Cost
2020
$ million / year
2030
$ million/year
$150
$100
$50
$0
200
400
600
800
1,000
Storage Deployment (MW)
$200
$150
$100
$50
50
$0
200
400
600
800
1,000
Storage Deployment (MW)
Note: All values are in nominal dollars
Low Battery Cost
Avoided Distribution Outages
Deferred T&D Investment
Production Cost Savings
Avoided Capacity Investments
Avoided Distribution Outages
High Battery Cost
Deferred T&D Investment
Low Battery Cost
Production Cost Savings
Avoided Capacity Investments
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