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US battery storage sets a first-quarter deployment record
The U.S. installed 9.7 GWh of battery energy storage in the first quarter of 2026, a record start to the year that industry groups link partly to data center demand.
Key Takeaways
- The U.S. installed a record 9.7 GWh of battery storage in Q1 2026.
- Utility-scale projects dominated, but commercial and residential segments also grew.
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DT Editorial Team··via utilitydive.com