Hydrogen Energy Storage Market Size and Trends

The global hydrogen energy storage market is estimated to be valued at USD 16.70 Bn in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 22.89 Bn by 2031, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6% from 2024 to 2031.

Hydrogen Energy Storage Market Key Factors

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The hydrogen energy storage market is witnessing positive trends owing to the rising demand for sustainable energy and the need to decarbonize energy intensive industries. Many countries such as India, China and other are supporting the development of hydrogen infrastructure and technologies through public funding and policies to meet their decarbonization goals. Both utilities scale projects as well as behind-the-meter distributed hydrogen energy storage systems are gaining traction. The cost of renewable hydrogen production is declining steadily making it competitive with fossil fuel alternatives. Investments in hydrogen production using electrolysis and fuel cell technologies are increasing globally which is positively impacting the market growth.

Increasing demand for clean energy sources

There is a growing global consensus that traditional fossil fuels like coal and oil contribute significantly to climate change due to their greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, energy demand continues rising with growing populations and economies, creating a challenge to satisfy this demand without further damaging the environment. This need has put clean and renewable energy sources in the spotlight like never before.

While renewable sources like solar and wind power have proliferated in recent years, one issue remains their intermittent nature which makes them unreliable for base load power requirements or energy storage on a large scale. This is driving significant interest in hydrogen as a clean energy carrier that can store and deliver energy from renewable generation during periods when the sun is not shining or the wind is not blowing. Several nations and organizations such as Africa and other nations have recognized hydrogen's potential and are studying or supporting its development through policy and funding support. Germany, Japan, and South Korea are investing heavily into developing hydrogen technologies and building associated infrastructure. The European Union views hydrogen as a key part of its plans for climate neutrality by 2050. Even oil producing nations have set ambitious targets for hydrogen, recognizing that the long-term prospects of fossil fuels may be limited.

At the same time, the private sector’s interest in clean hydrogen has grown considerably as major industrial and energy companies invest in related research, projects, and partnerships. Automakers are exploring hybrid and fuel cell vehicles as alternatives to battery-powered electric vehicles over longer ranges. Utilities see hydrogen as integral to longer term plans for high renewable grid integration. Many believe that only with large scale storage options like hydrogen can clean energy achieve its full potential. As clean energy policies strengthen around the world and technologies progress to utilize hydrogen across multiple sectors, global demand can be expected to rise substantially in the coming decades. This growing demand will support the wider development and buildout of the hydrogen economy.

Transition from Non-Renewable to Renewable Energy Sources

Energy systems around the world have long relied heavily on fossil fuels, particularly coal, oil and natural gas. While abundant and established options, these non-renewable sources contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions driving climate change. At the same time, a transition to renewable sources of energy is urgently needed but faces challenges related to how to effectively store and transport energy from these intermittent generators. This is driving interest in hydrogen as an integral part of future energy systems.

Most scenarios for deep decarbonization include hydrogen playing an important role, whether for carbon-intensive industries, transportation or balancing renewables. Developing ‘clean hydrogen’ produced from renewable electricity could significantly curb emissions if combined with fuel cells or replaced natural gas. While hydrogen production is currently fossil-based, it offers a pathway to transition established infrastructure to renewable alternatives. Projects combining offshore wind with hydrogen or using solar and wind to power electrolyzers show hydrogen’s potential to transfer renewable energy across sectors and seasons. Recent policy actions from the European Union, Japan, and others signal their view that hydrogen enables viable renewable energy economies.

The public sentiment is also propelling this transition as climate concerns push many nations to reform energy policies and decarbonize more rapidly. Citizens increasingly demand lower emissions and support clean technologies. Younger demographics especially note climate impacts and want greener solutions. As technologies progress to integrate high levels of wind and solar, these intermittent sources will require cost-effective long-term storage like hydrogen to reliably balance supply and demand. This transition will drive steady investment and innovation in large-scale renewable hydrogen projects. Established gas pipeline operators similarly see hydrogen blending or conversion as integral to sustaining their infrastructure role long-term. As more governments, companies and publics commit to clean energy and view hydrogen as crucial, global markets will respond accordingly.