US Q2 energy storage installations hit record 20.2 GWh on grid reliability demand

US energy storage installations reached a record 20.2 GWh in Q2 2026, bringing H1 total to 30.8 GWh, driven by grid operators and utilities seeking reliability amid rising power demand. This marks a continuation of a strong growth trend, with the quarter surpassing prior records. The data signals accelerating grid-scale battery deployment, which supports grid stability and renewable integration, though supply chain and interconnection constraints remain uncertain.