The main barriers to the commercial deployment of Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) include:
- Technical Challenges and Economies of Scale: Reaching the economies of scale required for cost-effective deployment while addressing technical challenges and evolving grid needs is a significant hurdle.
- High Capital Costs: High upfront costs are a major barrier, though these costs are decreasing as more projects are deployed.
- Regulatory and Market Barriers: Gaps in the recognition of LDES value within utility and Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) planning processes, as well as inadequate government incentives, hinder deployment.
- Institutional Barriers: Overcoming institutional barriers, including those related to policy and market structures, is crucial for successful deployment.
These barriers underscore the importance of addressing both the technological and systemic obstacles to fully integrate LDES into the energy system.
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