On-site energy storage in textile and apparel facilities: Applicability and technology review is an original research report from the Carbon Trust, commissioned by the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii), exploring how energy storage technologies can support the decarbonisation of textile and apparel manufacturing.

The report provides a comprehensive overview of thermal and electrochemical storage solutions, assessing their technical readiness and commercial viability for deployment across Tier 1 and Tier 2 facilities.

Insights from the research show:

• Battery storage offers near-term potential for Tier 1 sites in regions with variable electricity tariffs and high renewable energy penetration, enabling cost-effective load shifting and emissions reduction.
• Thermal storage technologies show long-term promise but remain commercially immature, requiring further piloting and innovation—particularly in Tier 2 facilities.
• Energy storage can enhance operational resilience by enabling facilities to better manage energy demand, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and align energy use with low-carbon grid availability—supporting broader decarbonisation goals.

The report underscores the role of energy storage in enhancing operational resilience and accelerating industrial electrification. It also supports Aii’s broader low carbon thermal strategy to drive scalable climate solutions across the textile value chain.

Read the full report to discover how energy storage can unlock low-carbon growth in one of the world’s most energy-intensive sectors.