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U.S. Energy Storage Market Reaches Record 18.9 GWh in Q2 2026
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Fusion42 · 22 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. energy storage market set a new record with 18.9 GWh installed in Q2 2026, showing 17% year-on-year growth in installations despite a 7% decline in power capacity. Supply chain challenges and trade restrictions may slow growth near term, but utility-scale and CCI sectors are projected to grow strongly through 2031, driven by data center demand and expanded market reach.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech, and 6 sources have reported it between 22 Sep 2026 and 1 Oct 2026.
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The U.S. energy storage market is entering a growth phase backed by data centers and expanding state markets, creating opportunities for suppliers as domestic cell production rises and EV slowdown frees capacity. You in energy storage gear or software need to act on state-specific incentives and supply shifts before near-term bottlenecks tighten availability.
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6 sources · first reported 22 Sep 2026 · latest 1 Oct 2026
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