Product Code: ETC6192750 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Apr 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Deep | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The thermal energy storage market in Australia is gaining momentum as renewable energy integration becomes a priority. These systems store excess thermal energy for later use, enhancing grid stability and energy efficiency. The adoption of solar thermal power plants and district heating systems is driving market growth. Innovations in phase change materials and advanced heat storage technologies are making thermal energy storage more cost-effective and reliable.
Thermal energy storage (TES) is gaining momentum in Australia as the country transitions to renewable energy systems. The integration of solar thermal and concentrated solar power plants with TES is critical for grid stability. Innovations in molten salt and phase change materials are expanding the markets potential. Government incentives and a rising focus on decarbonizing energy infrastructure are fostering further adoption of TES solutions.
The thermal energy storage market in Australia is challenged by the high capital investment required for infrastructure and integration with existing energy systems. Despite government support for renewables, there is still a lack of large-scale demonstration projects to validate the technology`s reliability and efficiency. Additionally, challenges arise from intermittency in renewable energy generation, inconsistent policy frameworks, and insufficient grid modernization, which hinder the broader deployment of storage systems.
Thermal energy storage is a key enabler of Australias renewable energy ambitions. Investors can tap into solar thermal projects using molten salt storage, as well as district heating applications in urban developments. The integration of TES in microgrids and off-grid applications, especially in remote mining and Aboriginal communities, opens avenues for impact-driven and commercially viable projects. There is also scope for investing in TES R&D, especially in phase change materials and modular systems.
Government support for thermal energy storage in Australia is relatively strong, driven by a national focus on decarbonization and energy security. Through initiatives such as the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), funding and grants are available for large-scale thermal storage demonstration projects. However, policy focus tends to prioritize battery energy storage systems over thermal methods, which creates competition and limits sector-specific growth incentives.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market Overview |
3.1 Australia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market Trends |
6 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market, By Types |
6.1 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market, By Product |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Sensible Heat Storage, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Latent Heat Storage, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Thermochemical Heat Storage, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market, By Technology |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Molten Salt Technology, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Electric Thermal Storage Heaters, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Solar Energy Storage, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Ice-based Technology, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Miscibility Gap Alloy Technology, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Process Heating & Cooling, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By District Heating & Cooling, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Power Generation, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Ice storage air-conditioning, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.6 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market Opportunity Assessment, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Australia Thermal Energy Storage Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |