Berkeley Lab collects, cleans, and publishes project-level data on distributed* solar and distributed solar+storage systems in the United States. The data are compiled from a variety of
This analysis examines the impact of storage duration and round-trip efficiency, as well as the location of the storage, on storage revenue within the current and projected U.S. power system.
Led by the utility-scale sector, solar power has comprised >20% of all generating capacity additions in the United States in each of the past six years. In 2018, solar made up 23% of all
Storage deployment in the United States grew across all segments and is forecast to grow another 25% in 2025, according to Wood
TotalEnergies'' Danish Fields Solar was the largest utility-scale solar project brought online during the quarter. Located in Matagorda County,
In the United States, cumulative utility-scale battery storage capacity exceeded 26 gigawatts (GW) in 2024, according to our January 2025 Preliminary Monthly Electric
Anza reports on U.S.-made solar modules, cells and battery energy storage in today''s pipeline and offers a glimpse at manufacturers''
Conventional hydroelectric power long dominated Arizona''s renewable generation, but the contribution from solar-powered installations surpassed hydroelectric
Adoption of residential behind-the-meter solar photovoltaic-plus-storage systems (PVESS) is driven, in part, by customer demand for backup power.
In this multiyear study, analysts leveraged NREL energy storage projects, data, and tools to explore the role and impact of relevant and
To support our vision for a reliable and abundant energy system, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is establishing goals for battery storage adoption in the
Storage deployment in the United States grew across all segments and is forecast to grow another 25% in 2025, according to Wood Mackenzie.
Data from SEIA''s annual Solar Means Business report show that major U.S. corporations, including Meta, Amazon, Google, Apple, and Walmart are investing in solar and storage at
The rapid growth of variable solar and wind capacity in states such as California and Texas supports growth in battery storage, which works
A total of 152 O&M tickets were labeled under either "Energy Storage/Battery" or "Battery (Solar + storage facilities)" asset labels. A small portion of the tickets (<5%) had manufacturer-related
The energy storage system supports statewide grid reliability in the event of an emergency. 152 The CEC awarded in 2024 a $32 million grant to the Paskenta Band of
Solar Technology Cost Analysis NREL''s solar technology cost analysis examines the technology costs and supply chain issues for solar
Emerging Solar Photovoltaic Market Analysis NREL analyzes innovative solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies as they become viable for the U.S. marketplace, including
Solar remains the generation technology of choice across the United States, as illustrated by the high level of demand in 2024. While 2023 was a year of recovery, 2024 was
Energy storage technologies can be an important part of our electric grid of the future, helping to assure reliable access to electricity while
Deloitte''s Renewable Energy Industry Outlook draws on insights from our 2024 power and utilities survey, along with analysis of industrial policy, tech capital, new technologies, workforce
About Storage Innovations 2030 This technology strategy assessment on thermal energy storage, released as part of the Long-Duration Storage Shot, contains the findings from the Storage
Solar Installed System Cost Analysis NREL analyzes the total costs associated with installing photovoltaic (PV) systems for residential rooftop, commercial rooftop, and utility
Battery storage. In 2025, capacity growth from battery storage could set a record as we expect 18.2 GW of utility-scale battery storage to be added to the grid. U.S. battery storage already
The United States closed 2024 with record-breaking storage installation numbers, and each coming year is predicted to be more charged
Energy storage has become an increasingly common component of utility-scale solar energy systems in the United States. Much of NREL''s
Berkeley Lab collects, cleans, and publishes project-level data on distributed* solar and distributed solar+storage systems in the United States. The data are
Energy storage systems are not primary electricity sources, meaning the technology does not create electricity from a fuel or natural resource. Instead, they store electricity that has already been created from an electricity generator or the electric power grid, which makes energy storage systems secondary sources of electricity. Wind.
Over 28% of all new residential solar capacity was paired with storage in 2024, compared to under 12% in 2023. California’s shift in net metering policy and state incentives for solar+storage in other markets have driven attachment rates up in recent quarters.
Together, solar and battery storage account for 81% of the expected total capacity additions, with solar making up over 50% of the increase. Solar. In 2024, generators added a record 30 GW of utility-scale solar to the U.S. grid, accounting for 61% of capacity additions last year.
Loss of power during natural disasters has also driven demand for storage. Over 1.1 GW of residential solar were installed in Q1 2025, a 4% decline compared to Q4 2024 and a 13% year-over-year drop. Demand has been driven by increasing electricity bills and power outages.
These data are made available in several formats, including: * Distributed solar is defined here to include residential systems, roof-mounted non-residential systems, and ground-mounted systems up to 5 MW-AC. Ground-mounted systems larger than 5 MW-AC are covered in Berkeley Lab’s separate U.S. Utility-Scale Solar annual data update.
Data from SEIA’s annual Solar Means Business report show that major U.S. corporations, including Meta, Amazon, Google, Apple, and Walmart are investing in solar and storage at record levels. Through Q1 2024, the top corporate solar users in America have installed nearly 40 GW of solar capacity, along with over 1.8 GWh of battery storage.
