2026 Data Center Energy Storage Industry Insights Report

Discover how AI workloads, sustainability priorities, and rising power demands are reshaping data center energy storage. Based on insights from 150 global industry professionals, the report reveals key trends, evolving priorities, and emerging technologies shaping next-generation power infrastructure.
March 12, 2026

Learn how operators are adapting power strategies to support AI-driven infrastructure, with growing emphasis on power density, safety, total cost of ownership, sustainability, and power quality.

  • 57% of respondents say AI workloads are driving higher power density requirements and smaller footprints, while 52% highlight the need to manage AI dynamic power and maintain power quality.
  • 84% cite total cost of ownership as a top priority when selecting an energy storage solution, while 76% prioritize battery chemistry safety.
  • 70% say sustainability criteria are important to their power system purchasing decisions, and 46% report moderate or significant cost reductions from sustainability initiatives.
  • 47% report using modular power solutions and plan to continue doing so as operators seek more scalable infrastructure.