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How much does a supercapacitor energy storage system cost?

In 2023, the average supercapacitor energy storage system ranged between $3,000-$5,000 per kWh – significantly higher than traditional batteries. But why does this gap exist, and when will it close? Unlike batteries that rely on chemical reactions, supercapacitors store energy electrostatically.

How much does a supercapacitor cost per kWh?

While lithium-ion batteries dominate headlines, supercapacitor cost per kWh has emerged as a critical metric for industries demanding rapid charge-discharge cycles and extreme durability. In 2023, the average supercapacitor energy storage system ranged between $3,000-$5,000 per kWh – significantly higher than traditional batteries.

Does a supercapacitor earn a 10% IRR?

This is down to very high power density (10-25 kW/kg, 10-25x higher than a lithium ion battery), albeit quite low energy density (2-10 Wh/kg, which is 95-99% below a lithium ion battery). Hence a supercapacitor system earns a 10% IRR if it charges a 6c/kWh spread and charges/discharges around 30,000 times per year.

Why are supercapacitors important?

Supercapacitors can also regulate voltage, and buffer against voltage drops very rapidly, with response times in the nanosecond range, which makes them particularly useful for buffering the kinds of transients of AI data-centers. What are the costs of supercapacitors?