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U.S. battery storage capacity grows 70% annually over the past three years

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U.S. utility-scale battery storage capacity reached 52 GW of operational capacity by June 2026, growing at an average annual rate of 70% over the past three years. Project developers have reported plans to bring another 54 GW online over the next two and a half years (14 GW in H2 2026, 26 GW in 2027, 14 GW in 2028), with total capacity expected to exceed 105 GW by end of 2028.

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Planned pipeline figures represent developer intentions; actual deployment may vary based on supply chain, interconnection timelines, and market conditions.

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