Solar, battery storage to lead new U.S. generating capacity

This growth highlights the importance of battery storage when used with renewable energy, helping to balance supply and demand and improve grid stability. Energy

2025 Oct 13

Solar energy storage: everything you need to know

For commercial applications, mechanical storage options provide effective solutions to harnessing solar energy when it''s needed most, and grid

2025 Apr 03

U.S. Renewable Energy Factsheet

82% of U.S. energy comes from fossil fuels, 8.7% from nuclear, and 9.1% from renewable sources. In 2023, renewables surpassed coal in energy generation. 1 Wind and solar are the

2025 Feb 06

Idaho Power solar electricity purchase, storage pacts OK''d

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved Idaho Power''s application to enter an power purchase agreement and an energy storage agreement with Boise-based

2026 Jan 30

U.S. solar and energy storage poised for explosive growth 2025

The landscape of energy in the United States is undergoing a significant transformation, with solar power and energy storage poised for remarkable growth by 2025.

2024 May 01

US energy storage set a new record in Q1 2025 but the future

US energy storage set a Q1 record in 2025 with 2 GW added, but looming policy changes could put that growth at serious risk.

2025 Apr 10

Solar And Storage Drive U.S. Energy Growth In 2025

Despite these headwinds, solar and energy storage still accounted for 82% of all new power added to the U.S. grid during the administration''s first six months. This outcome

2024 Jun 25

US energy storage set a new record in Q1 2025

US energy storage set a Q1 record in 2025 with 2 GW added, but looming policy changes could put that growth at serious risk.

2024 Apr 27

Solar Panels and Heat Pumps to Be More Expensive in 2026

Tariffs will also add costs The US imports most of its solar panels from China, Vietnam and other countries subject to tariffs. Nearly all batteries for residential energy storage

2025 Mar 19

How to Store Solar Energy: Methods for Maximum Efficiency

As the global community transitions to renewable energy, solar power is at the forefront of sustainable living. A key challenge for solar energy is effectively storing power for

2025 Jan 10

Renewable Energy Is Booming Despite Trump''s Efforts to Slow It

With federal subsidies ending or becoming hard to claim, companies are racing ahead with solar, wind and battery projects. The Little Elk solar project in Elkton, Md., is

2024 Apr 09

What''s Next for the Solar Energy Storage Industry?

In 2024, 91% of new renewable projects offered cheaper electricity than the lowest-cost, new-build fossil fuel alternative. The cost of battery energy storage systems for grid

2025 Mar 06

NextEra encounters another delay in effort to build huge solar

NextEra Energy encountered another delay in its proposed controversial Solar farm project near Enid as Garfield County Commissioners voted this week to table six floodplain

2024 Oct 12

Do Solar Panels Store Energy? Myths and Facts Debunked

As the global landscape transitions toward renewable energy, solar panels and energy storage systems

2024 Oct 19

Can I Use Solar Panels Without Battery Storage?

Most homeowners can use solar panels without battery storage. This article explains how it works and when battery might be necessary.

2025 Jan 19

What Happens to Solar Power When Batteries Are Full? (With

Solar power has revolutionized the energy landscape, offering a sustainable and renewable source of electricity. To avoid wasting the abundant, renewable energy created by

2025 Feb 16

10 solar, storage and energy predictions for 2026

4. Energy based on moving electrons will get cheaper and cheaper compared to energy based on moving atoms. When combined with cheap solar, rapid battery pack cost

2024 May 08

Your Guide To Home Solar In 2025 | EnergySage

Home solar panels are rapidly becoming mainstream. We''ll help you decide if a home solar panel system is right for you.

2024 Nov 04

Storing Solar Energy: Options and Technologies

Recent advancements in solar energy storage technologies, including lithium-ion battery enhancements and innovative thermal storage solutions, are propelling the evolution of

2025 Jun 29

Residential Clean Energy Credit | Internal Revenue Service

If you invest in renewable energy for your home such as solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, fuel cells or battery storage, you may qualify for a tax credit.

2026 Jan 09

Solar Integration: Solar Energy and Storage Basics

Storage helps solar contribute to the electricity supply even when the sun isn''t shining by releasing the energy when it''s needed.

2026 Jan 04

Solar-Plus-Storage 101 | Department of Energy

This blog post will explain the terminology around solar-plus-storage, how many solar-plus-storage systems are in the country, and

2025 Jul 02

Solar-Plus-Storage 101 | Department of Energy

This blog post will explain the terminology around solar-plus-storage, how many solar-plus-storage systems are in the country, and what they cost.

2024 Feb 15

Energy storage for solar at record high interest and record low

The report notes a few key reasons why energy storage has become increasingly sought after. In the last year, storage prices have fallen 16 percent, setting a new all-time low.

2024 Jan 28

We''re about to see a $1 trillion ''super-cycle'' of

Close to half of all battery storage projects are paired with solar or wind energy projects as part of their symbiotic relationship.

2024 Aug 22

Understanding Deep Cycle Batteries for Solar Energy Storage

Deep-cycle solar batteries are the powerhouses behind solar energy systems, diligently storing the electricity produced by solar panels for use at any time.

2025 May 06