U.S. Solar and Energy Storage Set for Major
Energy storage systems, mostly large batteries, are important because they help store solar and wind power for use when the sun isn''t
Most of this growth will come from solar power and energy storage, showing strong momentum for clean energy, even as fossil fuels remain part of the mix. Solar energy is growing quickly across the United States. Nearly 49 GW of solar power is in line to connect to the electric grid. That's enough to power more than 35 million homes for a year.
US energy storage set a Q1 record in 2025 with 2 GW added, but looming policy changes could put that growth at serious risk.
That makes Q1 2025 the biggest first quarter for energy storage in US history. The surge was led by utility-scale projects, which accounted for over 1.5 GW of the new capacity, a 57% jump compared to Q1 2024. Surging energy demand is putting the electric grid under strain,” said John Hensley, SVP of markets and policy analysis at ACP.
The Wood Mackenzie/American Clean Power U.S. Energy Storage Monitor forecasts 15.2 GW/48.7 GWh of capacity will be added in 2025 across all sectors. The U.S. energy storage market added more than 2 GW, according to the new U.S. Energy Storage Monitor by Wood Mackenzie and the American Clean Power Association (ACP).
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