Batteries just broke another record in the US

Huge grid-scale batteries are thriving, but smaller residential systems have lagged. Battery installations hit a new record in the US in the second quarter of 2026. In total, 20.2 gigawatt-hours of new capacity came online, according to a new report [1].

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1. technologyreview.com · Batteries just broke another record in the US Sep 9, 2026

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