greentechmedia.com·Jan 26, 2026
Wood Mackenzie's 2026 Energy Storage Outlook report highlights key trends such as restructuring global supply chains, the emergence of non-lithium technologies like sodium-ion, and regulatory changes in grid-forming, which are expected to shape the global energy storage landscape.
The content highlights a critical insight for 2026: the emergence of non-lithium energy storage technologies, such as sodium-ion, due to increasing complexities in lithium supply chains, particularly impacting the US market. This shift suggests an actionable opportunity for investment and strategic focus on alternative storage solutions in key markets like China, Australia, and Europe, where technology-specific RFP activity is growing.