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Stationary Energy Storage VC/Growth Investment Stable as Short Duration Storage Makes Up for LDES Drop STATIONARY ENERGY STORAGE INVESTMENTS BY SECTOR

STATIONARY ENERGY STORAGE INVESTMENTS BY STAGE Funding ($bn)

Funding ($bn)

Short duration energy storage investment increased 56% as stationary storage deployment outperformed EVs and renewables in many markets. Of short duration storage funding, lithium-ion technologies received 87%.

Source: Sightline Climate Distinguished Partner). Note: data excludes residential batteries.

Late-stage funding nearly doubled 70% as investment shifted from technology development to deployment. But, early-stage investment decreased 66% from 2024 as investors instead doubled down on existing lithium-ion technology.

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