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U.S. energy storage benefits value 2016

Value of potential benefits from energy storage in the United States in 2016 (Figures expressed in millions of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise specified)
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The data displays the value of potential benefits from energy storage in the U.S. in 2016, by segment. About 1.1 billion USD could be saved in reduced peak capacity with the implementation of energy storage. It was estimated that the financial benefits of energy storage systems would total 2.3 billion USD.

Reduced peak capacity 1083
Ancillary services and wholesale market cost reductions 397
T&D cost reduction 305
Energy cost reduction 275
Renewable integration cost reduction 219