ESA Reports

The U.S. Energy Storage Association research program produces a range of reports in support of our mission. ESA’s research program is supported by a Technical Advisory Council (TAC), made up of industry experts from leading member companies, organizations, and research firms.

This section presents several of our recent reports on a range of energy storage topics.

April 02, 2020

2019 Year in Review

Over the course of 2019, energy storage experienced balanced growth. Cumulatively, 24 GW of total energy storage is now installed, including pumped hydropower, on the U.S. electric grid. Of that [...]Read More

January 16, 2020

Energy Storage 101

This resource provides a two-page introduction to what energy storage is, why it matters, where it is growing in the U.S., and examples of how it works.Read More

December 17, 2019

ESA Corporate Responsibility Initiative: U.S. Energy Storage Operational Safety Guidelines

The safe operation of energy storage applications requires comprehensive assessment and planning for a wide range of potential operational hazards, as well as the coordinated operational hazard mitigation efforts of [...]Read More

September 23, 2019

Energy Storage Corporate Responsibility Initiative Emergency Response Plan

The Energy Storage Corporate Responsibility Initiative Emergency Response Plan is the product of a collaborative effort of the signatories to the CRI Pledge, led by the Energy Storage Association. The [...]Read More

September 16, 2019

Enabling Versatility: Allowing Hybrid Resources to Deliver Their Full Value to Customers

Hybrid resources are growing dramatically. Energy storage-paired generators offer enhanced capabilities and can respond to economic signals differently than traditional generator resources. Yet, many grid planning rules overstate the cost [...]Read More

September 09, 2019

Operational Risk Management in the U.S. Energy Storage Industry: Lithium-Ion Fire and Thermal Event Safety

The U.S. energy storage industry is experiencing a period of significant growth, and with it, increased attention to all forms of risk management and hazard identification, particularly in project operations. [...]Read More

August 12, 2019

2018 Year in Review

2018 was a landmark year, and 2019 is turning out to be just as exciting. Read about the market trends, ESA activities and the value of membership in our 2018 [...]Read More

July 16, 2019

Capacity Value of Energy Storage in PJM

Astrapé Consulting performed a capacity valuation of energy-limited resources (ELRs) using the Strategic Energy and Risk Valuation Model (SERVM) for the PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM). The intent of this analysis [...]Read More

February 12, 2019

Energy Storage Incentive Programs

Energy storage is an increasingly cost-effective solution for electricity customers in a growing number of markets across the country, and this trend is expected to carry on as prices continue [...]Read More

June 11, 2018

Advanced Energy Storage in Integrated Resource Planning (IRP)

Energy storage deployments are increasing across the United States, contributing to a more efficient, resilient, sustainable, and affordable grid. To continue this progress, it is imperative that utility integrated resource [...]Read More

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