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The role of storage in the path to net zero

January 22, 2021

RESEARCH REPORT

In brief

The path to net zero

1. Reference scenario: Business as usual (BAU costs) to achieve zero emissions by 2050.

2. Sunshot scenario: Low-cost solar to achieve zero emissions by 2050.

3. Accelerated Sunshot scenario: Low-cost solar and an accelerated pathway achieving zero emissions by 2040.

4. Sunshot + Low-cost Batteries scenario: Low-cost solar and low-cost battery storage to achieve zero emissions by 2050.

While positive steps have been taken to encourage energy storage adoption through regulatory policy and market incentives, barriers still remain.

Current situation: California and CAISO

Driving commercial and asset optimization of storage

Enabling the path to net zero

Implications for market participants