US Adds Record 9.7 GWh of Energy Storage Capacity in Q1 2026: Report
The SEIA-BMI report forecasts 610 GWh of cumulative energy storage capacity by 2030
May 21, 2026
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Despite policies disincentivizing clean energy growth, the U.S. added a record 9.7 GWh of energy storage capacity in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, up 32% year-over-year (YoY), according to a joint report by Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence.
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