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Batteries just broke another record in the US
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Fusion42 · 9 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Battery installations in the US set a new record in Q2 2026 with 20.2 GWh added, driven mainly by large utility-scale projects and supported by cheaper batteries and growing renewable energy needs. Residential battery installations declined due to the expiration of a tax credit, while commercial and utility-scale storage continues to grow, with increasing pressure for domestic battery production and evolving tax incentives influencing the market.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech, and 4 sources have reported it between 1 Sep 2026 and 9 Sep 2026.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
Utility-scale battery projects are opening a clear path for energy storage founders to partner with large grid operators this year. You must prepare for higher prices and supply bottlenecks as US factories ramp up slowly and rely less on Chinese imports.
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4 sources · first reported 1 Sep 2026 · latest 9 Sep 2026
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