Solar, battery storage to lead new U.S. generating capacity
In 2025, capacity growth from battery storage could set a record as we expect 18.2 GW of utility-scale battery storage to be added to the grid. U.S. battery storage already achieved record
Fears of massive battery fires spark local opposition to energy storage
But as more energy storage is added, residents in some places are pushing back due to fears that the systems will go up in flames, as a massive facility in California did earlier this year.
Global Energy Storage Growth Upheld by New Markets
The global energy storage market is poised to hit new heights yet again in 2025. Despite policy changes and uncertainty in the world''s two largest markets, the US and China,
US Energy Storage Installations Reach New Quarterly Record in
“Despite regulatory uncertainty, the drivers for energy storage are strong and the industry is on track to produce enough grid batteries in American factories to supply 100% of
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DOE''s Office of Electricity (OE) is advancing resilience and reliability with a 93,000 square foot Grid Storage Launchpad (GSL) to advance battery research. The facility is at the Pacific
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Massachusetts''s Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has completed the evaluation of bids received in response to the Section 83E Storage request for proposals (RFP), selecting
Massive Solar Plus Storage Facility To Replace Coal And Gas, Too
It''s no wonder US energy firms are eager to permanently shed their coal liabilities in favor of more economical and reliable assets like wind and solar plus storage.
First Bulk Energy Storage Solicitation Announced As Part of New
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of New York''s first Bulk Energy Storage Request for Proposals (RFP), intended to procure one gigawatt (GW) of bulk
US energy storage set a new record in Q1 2025 but the future
US energy storage set a Q1 record in 2025 with 2 GW added, but looming policy changes could put that growth at serious risk.