U.S. Battery Storage Capacity Surges in 2026: Trends, Policies & Market Outlook
U.S. Battery Storage Capacity Records Largest Q1 Gain: 2026 Market Realities The U.S. energy storage sector shattered records in the first quarter of 2026, adding 9.7 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of new battery capacity. This historic surge demonstrates the country’s rapid progress towards clean energy targets and underscores battery storage’s expanding role in grid modernization, system reliability,…