Municipal authorities in the South Korean port city of Busan have designed a flame-retardant and insulated container to ensure that lithium-ion batteries can be transported safely, considering the fire risks of such batteries. This project was promoted through South Korea's Ministry of Science and. . SEOUL, May 26 (AJP) - South Korea has launched its most ambitious energy storage initiative yet, opening the door to what officials estimate could become a $29 billion market by 2038 — offering a much-needed boost to domestic battery manufacturers grappling with a global slowdown in electric. . Global energy storage capacity was estimated to have reached 36,735MW by the end of 2022 and is forecasted to grow to 353,880MW by 2030. South Korea had 6,848MW of capacity in 2022 and this is expected to rise to 36,454MW by 2030. This move underscores the country's growing urgency to manage renewable energy intermittency. . Busan, South Korea"s maritime hub, is leading Asia"s transition to clean energy with cutting-edge battery energy storage testing.