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BNEF, which surveyed seven LDES technology groups and 20 technology types in this report, says the least expensive technologies are already providing cheaper storage than lithium-ion batteries for durations over eight hours.
BloombergNEF (BNEF)’s inaugural Long-Duration Energy Storage Cost Survey shows that while most long-duration energy storage technologies are still early-stage and costly compared to lithium-ion batteries, some have already or are set to achieve lower costs for longer durations.
The price of lithium-ion batteries, the essential power source behind electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy storage systems, is steadily dropping—and it shows no signs of stopping. This ongoing price decline is largely driven by a combination of oversupply in battery metals and a recent slowdown in electric vehicle adoption.
Despite China’s lower costs, LDES technologies there may struggle to compete with lithium-ion batteries produced in the country, which are the cheapest in the world. Only a few LDES technologies, like natural cavern-based compressed air storage, can outcompete lithium-ion batteries in terms of per-unit capital costs today.
However, with the recent crash in lithium prices, battery costs have started to decline again. In 2023, the average price of a lithium-ion battery pack was $139 per kWh, and it’s expected to fall even further, potentially reaching $78 per kWh by the end of 2024, as the market continues to be oversupplied.
Lithium-ion batteries operate by shuttling lithium ions between the anode and cathode during charging and discharging cycles. The most expensive part of this process is the cathode, which accounts for more than half of the total cost of the battery.
The global residential solar storage and inverter market is experiencing rapid expansion, with demand increasing by over 300% in the past three years. Home energy storage solutions now account for approximately 35% of all new residential solar installations worldwide. North America leads with 38% market share, driven by homeowner energy independence goals and federal tax credits that reduce total system costs by 26-30%. Europe follows with 32% market share, where standardized home storage designs have cut installation timelines by 55% compared to custom solutions. Asia-Pacific represents the fastest-growing region at 45% CAGR, with manufacturing innovations reducing system prices by 18% annually. Emerging markets are adopting residential storage for backup power and energy cost reduction, with typical payback periods of 4-7 years. Modern home installations now feature integrated systems with 10-30kWh capacity at costs below $700/kWh for complete residential energy solutions.
Technological advancements are dramatically improving home solar storage and inverter performance while reducing costs. Next-generation battery management systems maintain optimal performance with 40% less energy loss, extending battery lifespan to 15+ years. Standardized plug-and-play designs have reduced installation costs from $1,200/kW to $650/kW since 2022. Smart integration features now allow home systems to operate as virtual power plants, increasing homeowner savings by 35% through time-of-use optimization and grid services. Safety innovations including multi-stage protection and thermal management systems have reduced insurance premiums by 25% for solar storage installations. New modular designs enable capacity expansion through simple battery additions at just $600/kWh for incremental storage. These innovations have improved ROI significantly, with residential projects typically achieving payback in 5-8 years depending on local electricity rates and incentive programs. Recent pricing trends show standard home systems (5-10kWh) starting at $8,000 and premium systems (15-20kWh) from $12,000, with financing options available for homeowners.