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Energy Storage Growth Surge Goes Global: Three Things to Know

Published

22 October 2026

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operational-macro

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Climate Tech

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Global

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Fusion42 · 24 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Global energy storage is set to hit record growth in 2026 and 2027, driven by expanding markets beyond China and the US, rising solar penetration, storage mandates, and fiscal incentives. Protectionist policies in the US, EU, and Japan are reshaping battery supply chains, encouraging local production and limiting Chinese imports.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech, and 6 sources have reported it between 16 Oct 2026 and 26 Oct 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Local battery suppliers in markets like the US and EU face fresh opportunities as protectionist policies block Chinese imports. If you work in battery manufacturing or storage installations, you need to shift focus now to these expanding, protected markets or risk being sidelined.

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6 sources · first reported 16 Oct 2026 · latest 26 Oct 2026

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