This article presents a quarterly round-up of the latest trends in the power industry regarding energy storage. It provides an overview of recent developments in energy storage-related deals, talent acquisition, and patent filings within the power industry.

Diverse applications of energy storage in power industry

Power companies like Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd and Ametek Inc are leading the way in energy storage innovation with recent patent acquisitions. Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd's groundbreaking patent introduces a method to efficiently heat battery modules through reciprocal charge and discharge of traction and feed batteries—crucial for cold climates and electric vehicles. They also unveil a battery pack with diverse cell types, promising enhanced performance. Ametek Inc's patent focuses on a photovoltaic disconnect device, ensuring seamless integration with energy storage solutions. Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd's extensive patent portfolio includes advancements in lithium-ion batteries, modules, packs, and devices. Lastly, Centravent llc introduces an innovative plenum resident wind turbine system, integrating renewable energy within HVAC units for sustainable power generation. These patents exemplify power companies' commitment to drive Energy Storage innovation, refining battery control, design, and renewable energy integration, benefiting both companies and clients.

Overall, these patents showcase the ongoing efforts of power companies to develop and implement new energy storage technologies and applications. By acquiring these patents, the companies can enhance their capabilities in areas such as battery heating control, battery pack design, photovoltaic integration, and wind energy generation. These advancements have the potential to improve the efficiency, performance, and sustainability of energy storage systems, benefiting both the power companies and their customers.

The industry experienced 0.47% decline in the number of energy storage-related patent applications in Q2 2023 compared with the previous quarter. On an annual basis, the number of energy storage-related patent applications in the power industry witnessed a rise of 5% compared with Q2 2022.

Strategic deal trends in energy storage in power industry

Power companies are not only focusing on innovation to enhance their patent portfolios but are also making strategic investments in energy storage. These investments aim to secure lucrative deals with partners and position themselves at the forefront of industry advancements. Some of the recent deals underscore the importance of energy storage in the power industry.

In Q2 2023, the number of energy storage-related deals in the power industry declined by 25% compared with Q2 2022. On a quarterly basis, there was 11% drop in the number of deals in Q2 2023 compared with the previous quarter.

Impact on hiring

In terms of new job posting, in Q2 2023, the power industry experienced a 44% growth compared with the previous quarter. On an annual basis, job postings also grew by 264%. Notably, computer and mathematical occupations, with a share of 16%, emerged as the top energy storage-related job roles within the power industry in Q2 2023, with new job postings rising by 210% quarter-on-quarter. Management occupations came in second with a share of 14% in Q2 2023, with new job postings rising by 45% over the previous quarter. The other prominent energy storage roles include installation, maintenance, and repair occupations with an 8% share in Q2 2023, and architecture and engineering occupations with a 8% share of new job postings.

NextEra Energy, Sunrun, AES, Stem, and Vistra are among the top companies leading in energy storage hiring within the power industry.

Countries driving adoption of energy storage in power industry

The US is the leading country in energy storage adoption within the power industry, boasting the highest number of energy storage-related patents, jobs, and deals. Meanwhile, China, the UK, Australia and Canada also maintain significant positions in energy storage adoption within the power industry.

In conclusion, the power industry saw a minor dip in energy storage patent applications for the quarter but had a positive annual trend. Strategic deals in energy storage decreased temporarily, while job postings showed significant growth, especially in Computer and Mathematical Occupations. Top companies in energy storage hiring included NextEra Energy, Sunrun, AES, Stem, and Vistra. The US led energy storage adoption in the power industry, with support from China, the UK, Australia, and Canada.

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