54% more BESS installations in the first half of 2025
The Global Battery Energy Storage Market Enters 2025 with Strong Momentum
According to the latest data from analytics firm Rho Motion, part of Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, the first half of 2025 saw the commissioning of 86.7 GWh of new BESS installations worldwide. This represents a 54% increase compared to the same period in 2024. June set a new monthly record with 7.95 GW / 22.2 GWh of newly added capacity.
China Strengthens Its Position
China’s dominance in the energy storage market remains unchallenged. In June alone, the country accounted for 54% of global deployments (4,343 MW / 11,193 MWh). Only in April did China’s share drop below 50%, down to 41%. Analysts point to consistent renewable energy support policies, a strong battery manufacturing industry, and efficient project execution as key factors keeping China firmly in the lead.
Middle East Surprises – Saudi Arabia with Three Major Projects
One of the biggest surprises came from Saudi Arabia. Although official confirmation from the EPC contractor is still pending, the country reportedly added 7.8 GWh of new capacity in June—amounting to 35% of the global total. The projects utilized technology from Chinese giant Sungrow. If confirmed, this would mark the largest single-month contribution from the Middle East in the history of the BESS market.
USA and Australia Continue Steady Growth, Europe Missing
The United States commissioned 703.9 MW / 1,450 MWh, with the largest project being Prevalon Energy’s 320 MWh installation in Idaho. Australia added 437 MW / 878 MWh, mainly thanks to the first phase of the Western Downs Green Power Hub (270 MW / 540 MWh).
Surprisingly, no deployments were reported in Europe or South America in June, despite ongoing projects. This could suggest scheduling shifts or delays in commissioning.
Outlook for 2025 – Over 412 GWh in the Pipeline
According to Rho Motion’s database, the global BESS project pipeline for 2025 now exceeds 412 GWh. If the pace set in the first half of the year continues, 2025 could become a record-breaking year in terms of both scale and deployment speed of energy storage systems.
Source: ess-news.com