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Global thermal energy storage capacity share by technology 2017

Distribution of thermal energy storage capacity worldwide as of mid-2017, by technology
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The data shows the distribution of thermal energy storage power capacity worldwide as of mid-2017, broken down by technology type. The biggest source of thermal electricity storage was molten salt storage, with 75% of the total share.

Molten salt 75
Heat 4
Chilled water 4
Ice 2
Other 15