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Battery energy storage to the rescue

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29 September 2026

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Fusion42 · 29 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Battery energy storage is being adopted in states like California and Texas to improve grid reliability, reduce emissions, and manage peak demand, but Maryland's grid has little battery storage due to regulatory delays. Maryland is now reviewing major battery storage projects that could stabilise its grid, control costs, and reduce harmful emissions.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.

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Battery storage is finally gaining regulatory green light in Maryland after falling behind other states. You can explore early partnerships or pilot projects there now as the market opens to scalable, affordable storage solutions.

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