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Are thermal energy storage project developers transforming the TES industry?

The emergence of thermal energy storage project developers affirms our expectations for growth in the TES industry. The main driver for manufacturers is cost savings.

What is the energy storage strategy & roadmap (SRM)?

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released its draft Energy Storage Strategy and Roadmap (SRM), a plan that provides strategic direction and identifies key opportunities to optimize DOE’s investment in future planning of energy storage research, development, demonstration, and deployment projects.

What is Doe's strategic investment in energy storage?

DOE’s strategic investment in energy storage aims to ensure that all Americans have access to energy storage innovations to enable resilient, reliable, secure, and affordable electricity systems and supplies.

What is the energy storage Grand Challenge (ESGC)?

In January 2020, DOE launched the Energy Storage Grand Challenge (ESGC) to facilitate a department-wide strategy to accelerate the development, commercialization, and use of next-generation energy storage technologies and sustain American global leadership in energy storage.

What is the energy storage SRM?

Specifically, the draft Energy Storage SRM updates the earlier ESGC Roadmap in consideration of the progress made across the energy storage sector since 2020, as well as reflects DOE’s recent activities in support of its energy storage mission and vision.

Is Doe preparing a draft energy storage SRM for public comment?

DOE is seeking comment from stakeholders to inform its draft Energy Storage SRM for public comment at a future time; notice of its availability will be provided through the Federal Register through a formal NOA. Interested stakeholders can view both the draft SRM and the official NOA.