Grid-side energy storage has been stopped

US states advance energy storage and grid reforms in Q2

Hawaii signed a bill into law ordering the Public Utilities Commission to develop tariffs for various distributed generation programs, which must include riders for energy storage.

2025 Feb 23

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Fears of massive battery fires spark local opposition to energy storage

Fears of massive battery fires spark local opposition to energy storage projects 1 of 6 | Facing growing electricity demands partly fueled by AI and warm weather, New York is beginning to

2026 Feb 05

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Save it for Later: Storing Energy on the US Power Grid

Battery storage systems can be implemented in a variety of locations, from large utility-scale plants to more rural microgrids, making it an integral part of the effort to integrate

2025 Oct 03

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US grid-scale BESS market could shrink by almost

US battery storage deployments could fall by 29% in 2026 due to ongoing policy uncertainty, according to Wood Mackenzie.

2025 Jul 07

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Illinois Is Going All In on Battery Storage. What Will That Mean?

It includes incentives to create much more storage. Since 2021, states such as California and Texas have embraced grid-scale batteries as a tool to build a more reliable,

2025 Aug 15

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Battery Energy Storage Growing on U.S. Grid, But Facing Some

Historic amounts of energy storage, primarily lithium-ion battery systems, are being added to the U.S. grid, driven by a need to balance renewable generation and to meet load

2025 Mar 10

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How battery energy storage systems are solving the grid''s

The electricity grid has a critical weakness: almost no storage. Discover what Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are, the companies building them, and why the

2025 May 17

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Energy Storage Projects Canceled Amid Policy Uncertainty

Over 20 GWh of planned energy storage cell production capacity for 2028 has been canceled this year, according to reports compiled by the US Energy Council (CEC). These

2025 Dec 25

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US grid-scale BESS market could shrink by almost a third in

US battery storage deployments could fall by 29% in 2026 due to ongoing policy uncertainty, according to Wood Mackenzie.

2025 Jul 07

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California set to cut funding for load-reducing storage programme

California''s statewide Demand Side Grid Support (DSGS) distributed storage programme reduced net load on the state''s grid on a 29 July test. Still, California Governor

2025 Feb 06

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Fears of massive battery fires spark local opposition to energy

Fears of massive battery fires spark local opposition to energy storage projects 1 of 6 | Facing growing electricity demands partly fueled by AI and warm weather, New York is beginning to

2025 Apr 02

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Why Was the Grid-Side Energy Storage Leasing Model Halted?

If you''ve been tracking the energy storage sector, you''ve probably heard the buzz: the grid-side energy storage leasing model halted in multiple markets last quarter.

2025 Oct 12

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4 FAQs about Grid-side energy storage has been stopped

Why are energy storage systems being added to the grid?

Historic amounts of energy storage, primarily lithium-ion battery systems, are being added to the U.S. grid, driven by a need to balance renewable generation and to meet load growth, including from data centers.

Are battery energy storage systems safe?

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are growing rapidly on the U.S. grid, but the technology has faced some headwinds. The primary technology being installed, lithium-ion storage facilities, have experienced fires that have some localities beginning to question the safety of living nearby.

Why is grid stabilization important?

Grid stabilization: These systems can respond in milliseconds to fluctuations in supply and demand, providing frequency regulation and other ancillary services that are crucial for grid stability. This reduces reliance on fossil fuel “peaker” plants and enhances overall grid resilience.

How does the electricity grid work?

It’s a common misconception that the electricity grid operates like a vast reservoir of power, storing energy and delivering it on demand. The reality is a far more precarious balancing act. The grid is a real-time network where electricity generation must constantly match consumption.