US utility-scale energy storage to double, reach 65 GW by 2027: EIA
Utility-scale battery storage in the United States is poised to more than double over the next two years and will close out 2026 at nearly 65 GW — a rapid rise from 17 GW in the first...
Grid-Scale Battery Storage: Frequently Asked Questions
The current market for grid-scale battery storage in the United States and globally is dominated by lithium-ion chemistries (Figure 1).
U.S. battery capacity increased 66% in 2024
Generators added 10.4 GW of new battery storage capacity in 2024, the second-largest generating capacity addition after solar. Even though battery storage capacity is growing fast, in 2024
Top 7 Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Projects in the USA 2025
In 2025, utility-scale battery storage is projected to expand by a record 18.2 GW, following a historic 10.3 GW added in 2024. These systems play a crucial role in balancing supply and demand, enhancing
Charging Up: The State of Utility-Scale Electricity Storage in the
This report reviews drivers of grid-scale storage deployment in the United States, identifying progress and barriers to a robust storage landscape, with a focus on the economics of and
State by State: An Updated Roadmap Through the Current US Energy
Energy storage resources have become an increasingly important component of the energy mix as traditional fossil fuel baseload energy resources transition to renewable energy
United States energy storage industry
The energy storage sector in the United States has been thriving in the past years, with several applications to improve the performance of the electricity grid, from frequency regulation...
Energy Storage Reports and Data
The following resources provide information on a broad range of storage technologies.
U.S. Grid Energy Storage Factsheet
Electrical Energy Storage (EES) systems store electricity and convert it back to electrical energy when needed. 1 Batteries are one of the most common forms of electrical energy storage.
Grid Energy Storage | PNNL
Storage Storing energy for a resilient, reliable power grid Like a savings account for the electric grid, energy storage neatly balances electricity supply and demand. When energy generation exceeds