U.S. battery storage capacity hits 52 gigawatts as deployment accelerates

Utility-scale battery storage in the United States reached nearly 52 gigawatts by mid-2026, with additions in the first half of this year already outpacing the historical annual average growth rate of 70 percent.

First covered Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 AM PT · 1 article

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3h EIA Today in Energy Battery storage capacity averaged 70% growth over the last three years — Utility-scale battery storage capacity in the United States increased significantly during the last three years, with an annual average growth rate of 70%.

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Appeared in: 2026-08-07 (#2)

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