US battery storage installations hit record 3.3 GW in Q1 2026

US battery storage installations reached a record 3.3 GW in Q1 2026, up 54% year-over-year, with utility-scale, commercial, and residential segments all hitting new highs. The sector is projected to reach 200 GW cumulative capacity by 2031, though supply chain constraints from foreign entity rules could create bottlenecks.

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