Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Market By Type (Sensible Heat Storage, Latent Heat Storage & Thermochemical Heat Storage. By Technology - Forecast(2023 - 2028)

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Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Market Overview

The Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period 2022-2027. The molten salts are thermal energy storage materials that have a high volumetric heat capacity and high boiling points. The superior thermal properties of molten salt make it an ideal choice for thermal energy projects, majorly in sensible heat storage for better functioning and cost-efficiency. The molten salt such as sodium hydroxide, potassium nitrate and others along with other storage mediums such as phase change material, water and others have flourishing applications in concentrating solar power (CSP) plants, heat transfer fluids systems, heat exchangers, HVAC systems and others, thereby offering major demand in the molten salt thermal energy storage market. In addition, the advancements in the renewable energy sector and growing emphasis on renewable electricity energy sources are propelling the growth in the molten salt thermal energy storage industry. The covid-19 outbreak resulted in a major hamper for the molten salt thermal energy storage market due to restricted demand in major end-use industries, site closure and other lockdown regulations. However, a significant recovery in major end-use industries is boosting the demand for molten salt thermal energy storage for various applications in energy generation, residential, commercial and industrial sectors; thereby anticipated to boost the molten salt thermal energy storage market size during the forecast period.

Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Market Report Coverage

The “Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Market Report – Forecast (2022-2027)” by IndustryARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments in the Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Market.

By Type: Sensible Heat Storage, Latent Heat Storage and Thermochemical Heat Storage.
By Technology: Parabolic Trough, Power Tower and Fresnel Reflector.
By Application: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems, Heat Transfer Fluid Systems, Combined Heat and Power Generators and Others.
By End-Use Industry: Energy Generation (Solar Energy, Wind Energy and Others), Residential (Private Dwellings and Apartments), Commercial (Hospitals, Hotels, Office Buildings and Others) and Industrial (Warehouses and Production Facilities).
By Geography: North America (the USA, Canada and Mexico), Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Belgium and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, Indonesia, Taiwan, Malaysia and Rest of APAC), South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile and Rest of South America), Rest of the World [Middle-East (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Israel and Rest of the Middle-East] and Africa (South Africa, Nigeria and Rest of Africa)]

Key Takeaways

  • Europe dominates the Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Market, owing to the growing advancement in renewable energy and significant development for thermal energy storage facilities, thereby propelling the growth of molten salt thermal energy storage in this region.
  • The growing energy generation industry across the world is propelling the demand for molten salt thermal energy storage for various applications involving heat transfer fluid systems, heat exchangers, concentrated solar power (CSP) plants and others, thereby contributing to the growing molten salt thermal energy storage market size.
  • The flourishing demand for molten salt thermal energy storage in the solar energy generation sector and growing concentrating solar power (CSP) plants utilizing molten salt thermal energy storage are driving the molten salt thermal energy storage industry.
  • However, the availability of better and futuristic alternatives such as battery storage and pumped-storage act as a major challenge for the molten salt thermal energy storage industry.

Figure: Europe Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Market Revenue, 2021-2027 (US$ Billion)

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Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Market Segment Analysis – by Type

The sensible heat storage segment held the largest Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Market share in 2021 and is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period 2022-2027. The rapid growth of molten salt or liquid salts in sensible heat storage is influenced by superior features of molten salt such as thermal insulation, high volumetric capacity and boiling points and cost-effectiveness over other types such as latent and thermoelectric. The molten salts such as sodium hydroxide, potassium nitrate and others have major suitability with the sensible heat storage type for various commercial and industrial applications. Moreover, the flourishing demand for molten salt in sensible heat storage for solar energy and retaining high thermal energy drives the market. Thus, with superior features and suitability of molten salt in sensible heat storage type for thermal energy storage is expected to grow rapidly; thereby the sensible heat storage type is projected to hold a major growth in the molten salt thermal energy storage industry during the forecast period.

Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Market Segment Analysis – by End-Use Industry

The energy generation segment held a significant Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Market share in 2021 and is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period 2022-2027. The molten salt thermal energy storage has growing demand and applicability as heat transfer fluids and energy storage systems in the energy generation sector. This is due to its major contribution to renewable energy generation, solar and thermal power plants and others. The energy generation industry is significantly growing owing to growth factors such as rising solar power plant projects, emphasis on boosting the production of renewable energy sources and a rise in funding and development for the energy sector. For instance, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the global renewable electricity capacity is forecasted to rise more than 60% from the 2020 levels to over 4800 GW by 2026. Furthermore, the global power generation from the solar sector saw an increase by 156 TWh in 2020, marking a growth of 23% over 2019 as per the IEA. With the rise in renewable energy demand and growth opportunities, the applicability of molten salt thermal energy storage for a wide range of applications in concentrating solar power (CSP) plants, heat transfer fluid systems and others are projected to rise, which, in turn, is anticipated to boost the growth for molten salt thermal energy storage in the energy generation industry during the forecast period.

Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Market Segment Analysis – by Geography

Europe held the largest Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Market share in 2021 up to 39% and is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period 2022-2027. The flourishing demand and robust growth of molten salt thermal energy storage in this region is influenced by growing demand from the energy & power generation sector and the development of renewable energy projects. The energy generation sector is significantly flourishing in Europe owing to growth factors such as high investment in renewable energy projects, a rise in energy consumption and urbanization. For instance, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the installed concentrated solar power (CSP) plant capacity is projected to reach 2.3 GW by the year 2030. Furthermore, the European Union achieved the target of a 20% share in renewable energy consumption and is expected to hold a 32% share in renewable energy consumption by the year 2030. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the solar PV additions in Europe increased by 15% in 2020 compared to 2019. With the established base for the renewable energy sector and flourishing development in power generation, the applicability for molten salt thermal energy storage in a wide range of applications in solar thermal systems, heating and cooling systems and others is rising, which, in turn, is projected to boost the demand and growth of molten salt thermal energy storage industry in the Europe region during the forecast period.

Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Market Drivers

Bolstering Growth of the Building & Construction Sector:

The demand for Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage is growing rapidly for various applications in the building and construction sector in residential, commercial, ad industrial segments for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, heat & power generators, heat exchangers and others. The residential, commercial and industrial sectors are growing rapidly owing to growth factors such as the government’s initiatives for green and energy-efficient buildings, sustainable power systems in various construction and building sites and urbanization. For instance, according to the National Investment Promotion & Facilitation Agency, the Indian construction sector is projected to reach US$1.4 trillion by the year 2025. According to the U.S Census Bureau, construction spending in the US increased from US$1,740.6 billion in March 2022 to US$1,744.8 billion in April 2022, with private construction spending rising from US$1,387 billion in March 2022 to US$1,394.7 billion in April 2022. Furthermore, the total commercial construction spending in the US increased from US$93,086 in May 2021 to US$104,434 in February 2022. With the growth in the building & construction sector, the applicability of molten salts such as sodium hydroxide, potassium nitrate and others for thermal energy storage in HVAC systems, heat transfer fluids systems and others are significantly increasing, which, in turn, is boosting the demand for molten salt thermal energy storage and driving the molten salt thermal energy storage market.

Rising Growth of the Energy Generation Sector:

The molten salt thermal energy storage has flourishing demand in the energy generation sector for applications involving concentrating solar power (CSP) plants, heat transfer fluid systems and others. The solar energy sector is flourishing rapidly owing to increasing emphasis on renewable energy sources, control of greenhouse gas emissions and sustainability developments. For instance, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), molten salt storage, commonly used in concentrated solar power (CSP) plants is projected to grow to 631 GWh by the year 2030. According to the International Energy Agency (EIA), the solar photovoltaic capacity in the United States increased from 45% in the year 2020 compared to the year 2019. With the increase in solar power plants and renewable thermal energy development, the demand for molten salt thermal energy storage for a wide range of applicability in the energy generation sector is increasing, which, in turn, is driving the molten salt thermal energy storage industry.

Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Market Challenges

Availability of Substitute for Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage:

The availability of substitutes for molten salt thermal energy storage such as battery storage and pumped storage creates major competition in the market. The growing popularity of pumped-storage hydropower across major counties affects the growth of molten salt thermal energy storage. The low efficiency of molten salt thermal energy storage compared to battery storage and pumped storage, despite low costs creates a hindrance. Moreover, the inefficiency of thermal energy storage such as chemical incompatibility and low thermal conductivity over the battery and pumped-storage systems poses a major growth restraint. Thus, owing to the availability of better alternatives and competition, the molten salt thermal energy storage industry is anticipated to face major challenges and growth hamper.

Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Industry Outlook

Technology launches, acquisitions and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Market. The top 10 companies in Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Market are:

  1. Caldwell Energy Company
  2. Yara International ASA
  3. BrightSource Energy Inc.
  4. Siemens AG
  5. Areva S.A.
  6. Pratt and Whitney Rocketdyne Inc.
  7. DN Tanks
  8. Steffes Corporation
  9. DC Pro Engineering
  10. Turbine Air Systems

Recent Developments

  • In March 2022, Kyoto Group AS acquired Mercury Energy S.L from Andres Barros Borrero, intending to strengthen molten salt capabilities and capacity development to serve the increasing demand for thermal energy storage in Europe
  • In February 2022, Seaborg Technologies turned into a grid-scale molten hydroxide technology for solar and wind power. The developed storage system uses renewable energy to heat salt based on two-tank molten salt storage designs for concentrated solar power plants.
  • In December 2021, Seaborg Technologies announced the discovery of an effective molten salt storage solution using sodium hydroxide. This compound offered more heat per salt unit and is highly efficient for energy storage, while reducing the salt requirement, thereby offering economical cost solutions.

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1. Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Market - Market Overview
    1.1 Definitions and Scope
2. Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Market - Executive Summary
    2.1 Key Trends by Type
    2.2 Key Trends by Technology
    2.3 Key Trends by Application
    2.4 Key Trends by End-Use Industry
    2.5 Key Trends by Geography
3. Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Market – Comparative analysis
    3.1 Market Share Analysis- Major Companies
    3.2 Product Benchmarking- Major Companies
    3.3 Top 5 Financials Analysis
    3.4 Patent Analysis- Major Companies
    3.5 Pricing Analysis (ASPs will be provided)
4. Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Market - Startup companies Scenario Premium Premium
    4.1 Major startup company analysis:
        4.1.1 Investment
        4.1.2 Revenue
        4.1.3 Product portfolio
        4.1.4 Venture Capital and Funding Scenario
5. Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Market – Industry Market Entry Scenario Premium Premium
    5.1 Regulatory Framework Overview
    5.2 New Business and Ease of Doing Business Index
    5.3 Successful Venture Profiles
    5.4 Customer Analysis – Major companies
6. Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Market - Market Forces
    6.1 Market Drivers
    6.2 Market Constraints
    6.3 Porter Five Force Model
        6.3.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
        6.3.2 Bargaining Powers of Buyers
        6.3.3 Threat of New Entrants
        6.3.4 Competitive Rivalry
        6.3.5 Threat of Substitutes
7. Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Market – Strategic Analysis
    7.1 Value/Supply Chain Analysis
    7.2 Opportunity Analysis
    7.3 Product/Market Life Cycle
    7.4 Distributor Analysis – Major Companies
8. Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Market – By Type (Market Size - US$ Million/Billion)
    8.1 Sensible Heat Storage
    8.2 Latent Heat Storage
    8.3 Thermochemical Heat Storage
9. Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Market – By Technology (Market size – US$ Million/Billion)
    9.1 Parabolic Trough
    9.2 Power Tower
    9.3 Fresnel Reflector
10. Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Market – By Application (Market size – US$ Million/Billion)
    10.1 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems
    10.2 Heat Transfer Fluid Systems
    10.3 Combined Heat and Power Generators
    10.4 Others
11. Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Market - By End-Use Industry (Market Size - US$ Million/Billion)
    11.1 Energy Generation
        11.1.1 Solar Energy
        11.1.2 Wind Energy
        11.1.3 Others
    11.2 Residential
        11.2.1 Private Dwellings
        11.2.2 Apartments
    11.3 Commercial
        11.3.1 Hospitals
        11.3.2 Hotels
        11.3.3 Office Buildings
        11.3.4 Others
    11.4 Industrial
        11.4.1 Warehouses
        11.4.2 Production Facilities
12. Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Market - By Geography (Market Size - US$ Million/Billion)
    12.1 North America
        12.1.1 the USA
        12.1.2 Canada
        12.1.3 Mexico
    12.2 Europe
        12.2.1 the UK
        12.2.2 Germany
        12.2.3 France
        12.2.4 Italy
        12.2.5 the Netherlands
        12.2.6 Spain
        12.2.7 Belgium
        12.2.8 Rest of Europe
    12.3 Asia-Pacific
        12.3.1 China
        12.3.2 Japan
        12.3.3 India
        12.3.4 South Korea
        12.3.5 Australia and New Zeeland
        12.3.6 Indonesia
        12.3.7 Taiwan
        12.3.8 Malaysia
        12.3.9 Rest of APAC
    12.4 South America
        12.4.1 Brazil
        12.4.2 Argentina
        12.4.3 Colombia
        12.4.4 Chile
        12.4.5 Rest of South America
    12.5 Rest of the World
        12.5.1 Middle-East
            12.5.1.1 Saudi Arabia
            12.5.1.2 UAE
            12.5.1.3 Israel
            12.5.1.4 Rest of the Middle-East
        12.5.2 Africa
            12.5.2.1 South Africa
            12.5.2.2 Nigeria
            12.5.2.3 Rest of Africa
13. Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Market – Entropy
    13.1 New Product Launches
    13.2 M&As, Collaborations, JVs and Partnerships
14. Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Market – Industry/Competition Segment Analysis Premium
    14.1 Company Benchmarking Matrix – Major Companies
    14.2 Market Share by Key Country - Major companies
    14.3 Market Share by Key Application - Major companies
    14.4 Market Share by Key Product Type/Product category - Major companies
15. Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Market – Key Company List by Country Premium Premium
16. Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Market Company Analysis - Business Overview, Product Portfolio, Financials and Developments
    16.1 Company 1
    16.2 Company 2
    16.3 Company 3
    16.4 Company 4
    16.5 Company 5
    16.6 Company 6
    16.7 Company 7
    16.8 Company 8
    16.9 Company 9
    16.10 Company 10 and more
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