Global power systems are entering a new phase of transformation. Power demand is accelerating, driven by electrification across transport and industry as well as the expansion of digital infrastructure. At the same time, intermittent clean energy like wind and solar are scaling rapidly, making flexibility solutions essential to balance supply and demand and maintain grid stability.

This is why energy storage is no longer just a benefit but a necessity.

In this episode, we explore the global storage market's outlook, where growth is happening, the risks and new wave of innovation on the horizon, featuring insights from GlobalData's director of power industry research and analysis, Harminder Singh, and energy transition analyst and author of GlobalData's 2026 Emerging Energy Storage Technologies report, Clarice Brambilla.

Jackie Park, editor-in-chief of GlobalData's energy titles, is the host and producer of this episode.

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(00:00) Intro

(02:41) Energy storage market outlook

(04:50) Batteries: potential and risks

(08:07) Emerging technologies

(11:33) Challenges ahead

Resources from this episode:

• 2026 Emerging Energy Storage Technologies
• 2026 Battery Energy Storage Market Size, Share and Trends Analysis

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