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US energy storage sets a first-quarter record as battery growth outlook strengthens
Key Takeaways
- The US installed a record 3.3 GW and 8.4 GWh of energy storage in the first quarter of 2026.
- All three major segments, utility-scale, residential and commercial or industrial, set seasonal records.
- Industry and government outlooks point to rapid battery growth as electricity demand and solar deployments increase.
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DT Editorial Team··via utilitydive.com