Weathering the Battery Storm: From Supply Chain Disruptions to New Trade Policies

In this Heatmap Labs webinar, panelists explore the state of U.S. battery manufacturing, the effects of tariffs and the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, and trends in battery storage markets. They also discuss rising Chinese investment in Southeast Asia, risks of long-term energy storage contracts, potential changes to tax credits, and the need for businesses to stay agile amid shifting regulations.

The demand for battery energy storage has been increasing rapidly, but the market faces unprecedented challenges with complex supply chain disruptions and emerging trade policies reshaping the industry landscape. This discussion will explore the critical factors affecting energy storage, from global supply constraints to the implications of the Trump administration’s new trade barriers and anti-clean energy policies, and their impact on project development.

In this webinar, Heatmap Labs and Clean Energy Associates (CEA) examine the technological, economic, and policy considerations shaping the battery energy storage sector. Our panel of experts will address how current market dynamics are affecting project timelines and costs, while highlighting strategies to navigate supply chain complexities and maintain project viability.

Speakers:

• Daniel Finn-Foley, CEA’s Director of Energy Storage Market Intelligence

• Christian Roselund, CEA’s Senior Policy Analyst

• Chris McKissack, CEO of Hecate Grid

Heatmap Labs webinar content:

1. Impact of Tariffs and Duties on the Industry

2. Implications of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

3. Current Market Trends in Battery Storage

4. Chinese Investment in Southeast Asia

5. Risks of Long-Term Contracts in Energy Storage

6. Tax Credit Changes and Industry Implications

7. Adapting to Regulatory Shifts in Energy Storage

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