As the data center industry continues to evolve, energy storage remains a critical focus, shaped by shifting priorities, emerging technologies, and the growing demands of AI, among other challenges. Conducted by Endeavor Business Intelligence on behalf of ZincFive, this report presents insights from 132 global industry professionals, examining current usage trends, key priorities, and evolving perceptions of energy storage. These findings provide a clear view of the industry's trajectory and the innovations set to define its future.
Key Findings and Trends:
- AI’s Biggest Impact: When asked about AI’s effect on power and energy storage, 55% of respondents cited increased energy efficiency requirements, while 54% emphasized the growing need for higher power density and smaller footprints.
- Drivers for Change: Cost remains the primary driver for changes in energy storage technology (58%), followed by safety concerns (46%), cooling requirements (42%), product availability (40%), and reliability issues (39%).
- Sustainability: In 2025, sustainability continues to gain importance, with 87% of respondents considering it a priority, up from 81% in 2024. Additionally, nearly three-quarters (72%) report significant or moderate cost reductions from their organization's sustainability efforts, an increase from 63% last year.
- Backup Runtimes: In 2025, 37% of respondents expect their UPS battery backup run times to decrease in the future, a notable rise from 26% in 2024. Meanwhile, 31% anticipate no change, down from 38% last year.
- Modular Power Solutions: Two-thirds (68%) of respondents use modular power solutions and plan to continue, 22% deploy them at all locations, while 14% have no plans for adoption.
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