The interactive figure below presents results on the total installed ESS cost ranges by technology, year, power capacity (MW), and duration (hr). . Summary: Explore the latest pricing trends for energy storage systems in the US market. Doing this cost effectively will be critical. Batteries will be challenged to be competitive beyond the 4-hour duration market, and. . Life cycle cost analysis provides a holistic approach to understanding the total costs associated with a modular energy storage system over its entire life span, from the initial design and procurement stage to operation, maintenance, and decommissioning. This week? Same specs could cost. .