U.S. Energy Storage Installations Hit Record 9.7 GWh in Q1 2026, Driven by Energy Security Concerns
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The U.S. energy storage industry installed 9.7 GWh of new capacity in Q1 2026, marking the strongest first quarter on record with a 32% year-over-year increase. The growth is driven by the ongoing war in Iran and the resulting push for energy security, leading to an upward revision of the five-year energy storage forecast. The report was released by SEIA and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence.
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Energy storage installations in Q1 were up 32% year
As War in Iran Drives Push for Energy Security, Energy Storage Forecast Revised Upwards over Next Five Years
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