How much does Bess cost in Europe?

In early 2024, the price of residential BESS offered to end consumers in Europe ranged widely, from €400 to more than €1,200 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) (Exhibit 2). Historically, European OEMs built trust-based brands by highlighting their “made in Europe” status and rode the first-mover wave over the past ten years.

Is Bess growing in Europe?

After years of exponential growth, demand for BESS in Europe has temporarily flattened, with McKinsey research showing approximately 150 percent growth in the first half of 2023, which slowed to 10 percent in the second half of 2023 for Germany.

Why is the Bess manufacturing industry growing so fast?

In recent years, the European residential BESS manufacturing industry experienced exponential demand growth, fueled partly by consumer desire for energy independence because of surging electricity prices. 1 Since the second half of 2023, however, demand growth has temporarily leveled off.

Where are Bess investments coming from?

Great Britain, Italy and the wholesale electricity market for Ireland and Northern Ireland have emerged as the top three sectors for BESS investments in the region.

What services does a Bess OEM offer?

Residential BESS OEMs can also offer value-added services such as energy trading, analytics on battery energy usage and charging, and energy optimization. These services can offer homeowners increased freedom of PV and BESS utilization as well as energy tariff avoidance during peak demand periods.

How big is Europe's Bess fleet?

By the end of 2023, Europe’s total operating BESS fleet reached around 36 GWh. The residential segment accounted for 63% of this capacity, followed by large-scale battery systems (21%), and commercial & industrial systems (9%).