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市場調查報告書
商品編碼
2030052
熱能儲存市場-全球產業規模、佔有率、趨勢、機會和預測:按技術、儲存材料、應用、最終用戶、地區和競爭格局分類,2021-2031年Thermal Energy Storage Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Technology, By Storage Material, By Application, By End User, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F |
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全球熱能儲存市場預計將從 2025 年的 216.7 億美元成長到 2031 年的 380.8 億美元,複合年成長率為 9.85%。
這項技術透過將熱能(例如熱或冷能)儲存在水或熔鹽等介質中,有效地將能源生產和消耗分離,為未來的使用做好準備。市場成長的主要驅動力是日益成長的無縫整合可靠可再生能源的需求,以及減少工業供熱碳排放的迫切目標。由於太陽能和風能本身俱有間歇性,儲熱系統成為確保不間斷供電的重要緩衝機制。事實上,根據長期儲能委員會(LDES)的數據,到2025年,全球運作中的儲熱容量將超過7吉瓦。
| 市場概覽 | |
|---|---|
| 預測期 | 2027-2031 |
| 市場規模:2025年 | 216.7億美元 |
| 市場規模:2031年 | 380.8億美元 |
| 複合年成長率:2026-2031年 | 9.85% |
| 成長最快的細分市場 | 潛熱儲存 |
| 最大的市場 | 歐洲 |
儘管存在這些強勁的促進因素,但巨額的初始資本成本嚴重阻礙了市場成長。設計和建造這些大型設施所需的大量前期投資令潛在投資者望而卻步。因此,這一財務障礙極大地阻礙了商業性應用,尤其是在新興經濟體。
可再生能源的日益普及是全球熱能儲存市場的主要驅動力。隨著電力產業向太陽能和風能等可變能源轉型,電網營運商越來越依賴可靠的緩衝系統。熱能技術透過吸收多餘的可再生能源並將其以熱能的形式儲存在熔鹽等材料中,從而確保穩定的能源供應,這些熱能隨後可用於工業供熱或發電。 2026年3月《再生能源雜誌》上報導印證了這一趨勢,文章指出,熱能儲存將佔所有長期儲能的33%。透過彌補可再生能源的不可預測性,這些儲存方法為可靠的電網管理提供了必要的柔軟性。
聚光型太陽熱能發電(CSP)計畫的增加也推動了熱能儲存技術的應用。這些設施旨在將太陽光聚焦以加熱傳熱流體,從而與熱能儲存系統無縫整合。這種組合可以將太陽能轉化為隨時可用的電力,即使在日落後也能持續發電。有鑑於此,美國機械工程師協會(ASME)在其2025年10月發布的《中國聚光太陽能熱發電》出版刊物中指出,配備熱能儲存功能的太陽熱能發電塔專案將佔規劃專案的71%。此外,SolarPACES指出,2025年,中國併網的聚光聚光型太陽熱能發電設施總數將達到27座。這些發展凸顯了熱能儲存在現代電力基礎設施中所扮演的關鍵角色。
高昂的初始資本成本是限制全球熱能儲存市場成長的一大財務障礙。建造這些大規模設施需要專用零件、客製化工程流程以及巨額的土地購買前期投資。如此巨大的成本顯著增加了電力公司和專案開發商的財務風險。因此,許多投資者不願投資熱能儲存項目,尤其與其他前期資本投入較少的能源投資相比。
這些巨大的財務障礙阻礙了技術的廣泛商業化,尤其是在基礎設施預算極其有限的開發中國家。巨額的前期資金需求延長了專案核准時間,常常導致計畫部署延期。國際可再生能源機構(IRENA)在其2025年報告中指出,包括固體儲能和熔鹽儲能在內的全球儲能技術平均部署成本為每千瓦時238美元,這反映了上述挑戰。如此高昂的前期成本延長了投資回收期,限制了只有資金雄厚的公司才能進入市場,並減緩了全球整體部署速度。
向分散式區域供熱製冷網路的轉變正在重塑市場格局,提升城市環境的熱力控制能力。這些互聯互通的網路能夠回收鄰近設施的餘熱,並將其輸送至住宅。透過將儲熱技術融入這些網路,地方政府可以有效應對季節性能源波動,減少對石化燃料的依賴,並將傳統基礎設施轉型為雙向能源系統。歐盟委員會於2026年4月發表的一篇題為《熱力高速公路和儲熱將成為2026年林茨區域供熱製冷論壇的焦點》的文章進一步推動了這一發展趨勢,報導,39%的區域供熱製冷網路已實現電氣化。這些網路的持續擴張為科技應用帶來了巨大的機會。
將已退役的石化燃料發電廠改造為倉儲設施,利用現有電網基礎設施,並正在拓展市場。已關閉的發電廠保留寶貴的實體資產,例如渦輪機和電力連接設備。透過用先進的儲能裝置替換這些設施中老舊的燃燒鍋爐,可以顯著降低新建項目的初始投資門檻。這種方法不僅可以縮短專案工期,還能讓閒置的公共產業資產重獲新生。作為此策略的例證,Repower於2025年12月發布的《第四期出版刊物:全力邁向2026》報道了中國蘇州一座1000兆瓦時燃煤電廠及熔鹽儲能項目的成功推出。以這種方式利用現有基礎設施將推動全球市場的快速成長。
The Global Thermal Energy Storage Market is anticipated to expand from USD 21.67 Billion in 2025 to USD 38.08 Billion by 2031, reflecting a 9.85% compound annual growth rate. This technology captures and retains thermal energy-such as heat or cold-within mediums like water or molten salts for future use, successfully separating energy production from consumption. The market's advancement is heavily fueled by the growing need to seamlessly integrate dependable renewable energy and the pressing goal of reducing carbon emissions in industrial heating. Because solar and wind power are inherently intermittent, thermal storage acts as an essential buffer to guarantee uninterrupted electricity. In fact, the Long Duration Energy Storage Council reported that operational thermal storage capacity worldwide exceeded 7 gigawatts in 2025.
| Market Overview | |
|---|---|
| Forecast Period | 2027-2031 |
| Market Size 2025 | USD 21.67 Billion |
| Market Size 2031 | USD 38.08 Billion |
| CAGR 2026-2031 | 9.85% |
| Fastest Growing Segment | Latent Heat Storage |
| Largest Market | Europe |
Even with these robust drivers, the market's growth is notably impeded by steep upfront capital costs. The massive preliminary investments needed to engineer and construct these large-scale facilities discourage prospective investors. Consequently, this financial barrier considerably hinders widespread commercial implementation, particularly throughout emerging economies.
Market Driver
The increasing incorporation of renewable energy stands as a major force propelling the Global Thermal Energy Storage Market. With the power industry transitioning toward fluctuating sources such as solar and wind, grid managers increasingly depend on robust buffering systems. Thermal technologies absorb excess renewable power, storing it as heat within substances like molten salts to be used later for industrial heating or electricity generation, thereby guaranteeing a steady energy supply. Highlighting this trend, a March 2026 article in Renewable Energy Magazine titled 'Long Duration Energy Storage Installations Grow 49 Percent in 2025' noted that thermal storage made up 33 percent of all long duration energy deployments. By counteracting the unpredictable nature of renewables, these storage methods deliver the essential flexibility needed for reliable grid management.
The growing number of concentrated solar power initiatives also drives the widespread adoption of thermal energy storage. These facilities concentrate solar rays to warm a transfer fluid, a design that naturally integrates with thermal storage systems. This combination turns solar energy into a readily available power source that can continue to generate electricity even when the sun goes down. Acknowledging this impact, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers reported in October 2025, within the publication 'Concentrating Solar Thermal Power in China', that solar tower projects incorporating thermal storage accounted for 71 percent of the pipeline. Furthermore, SolarPACES noted that the total number of connected concentrated solar power facilities in China reached 27 in 2025. Such advancements highlight the indispensable function of thermal storage in contemporary utility infrastructure.
Market Challenge
Exorbitant initial capital costs pose a significant financial hurdle that actively limits the growth of the Global Thermal Energy Storage Market. Constructing these extensive facilities demands tremendous preliminary spending on specialized components, tailored engineering processes, and land procurement. Such immense expenses substantially increase the financial risks for utility firms and project developers. As a result, numerous investors are reluctant to finance thermal storage ventures, particularly when evaluated against other energy investments that demand less upfront capital.
This formidable financial obstacle restricts widespread commercialization, prominently in developing nations where budgets for infrastructure are strictly limited. The necessity for massive initial funding extends the time required for project approvals and frequently causes delays in planned deployments. Reflecting this challenge, the International Renewable Energy Agency reported in 2025 that the average global installation cost for thermal storage technologies, including solid state and molten salt, was USD 238 per kilowatt hour. Such steep baseline expenses stretch out the return on investment period, confining market activity to well-capitalized entities and slowing down the overall pace of global implementation.
Market Trends
The transition toward decentralized district heating and cooling networks is reshaping the market by enhancing thermal regulation throughout urban environments. These interconnected configurations collect leftover heat from nearby facilities and channel it into residential neighborhoods. By incorporating thermal storage into these grids, local governments can effectively manage seasonal energy fluctuations and decrease their dependence on fossil fuels, turning traditional infrastructure into interactive energy systems. Supporting this evolution, an April 2026 article by the European Commission, titled 'Heat highways and thermal storage take centre stage at Linz District Heating Forum 2026', highlighted that 39 percent of district heating and cooling networks are electrified. The continuous expansion of these networks presents a massive opportunity for technology deployment.
Transforming retired fossil fuel power stations into thermal storage sites is expanding the market by taking advantage of established grid infrastructure. Closed power plants offer valuable remaining physical assets, such as turbines and transmission connections. Upgrading these locations by swapping out old combustion boilers for modern storage units significantly reduces the upfront capital barriers associated with brand-new installations. This approach not only speeds up project timelines but also breathes new life into stranded utility properties. Demonstrating this strategy, a December 2025 Repower publication, 'Newsletter Number 4 Full Steam Ahead to 2026', reported the successful launch of a 1000 megawatt hour coal power and molten salt energy storage project in Suzhou China. Capitalizing on legacy infrastructure in this way facilitates rapid global market growth.
Report Scope
In this report, the Global Thermal Energy Storage Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Thermal Energy Storage Market.
Global Thermal Energy Storage Market report with the given market data, TechSci Research offers customizations according to a company's specific needs. The following customization options are available for the report: