The US Had a Big Battery Boom Last Year
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- The US added a record-breaking 57 gigawatt hours of energy storage in 2025, a 30% increase from the previous year.
- Battery storage growth remained resilient despite political hostility toward renewables, with tax credits largely spared.
- Texas emerged as a leader in renewable energy, with solar meeting over 15% of demand and surpassing coal for the first time.
- Stand-alone battery installations, not tied to solar projects, drove much of the storage growth, helping grids manage rising demand.
- Behind-the-meter storage installations, particularly for data centers, also contributed to growth, though some rely on gas.
- Challenges include restrictions on manufacturers in China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, and potential project cancellations due to policy shifts.
- The administration's focus on affordability in 2026 may lead to greater support for battery storage to alleviate grid pressure and reduce prices.