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US Grid Battery Power Surges Past Goals
5 Dec
Summary
- Over 40 gigawatts of batteries have been deployed on the U.S. grid.
- Energy storage now rivals new renewable power capacity additions.
- Startups are innovating with EV battery repurposing and new storage tech.
The U.S. energy storage market has achieved remarkable growth, exceeding its ambitious 2025 deployment target. By the third quarter of 2025, over 40 gigawatts of battery storage had been installed, transforming the sector from an nascent industry into a significant contributor to the national grid's power.
This surge in battery capacity now accounts for nearly half of all new renewable power additions, underscoring its critical role alongside solar and wind. States like Arizona, California, and Texas have led deployment, providing valuable lessons for other regions grappling with increasing energy demands from data centers.
Innovative startups are at the forefront of this expansion. Redwood Materials is repurposing used EV batteries for grid-scale storage, while Base Power is aggregating home batteries into virtual power plants. Other companies are exploring diverse technologies, from ocean-based reservoirs to thermal and flow batteries, promising even lower costs and enhanced grid resilience.
