In Pictures: US battery storage capacity set to double by 2028, EIA reports

Utility-scale solar farms complement the rapid expansion of battery storage capacity across the US, according to the EIA's latest report.

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The EIA forecasts that battery storage will more than double by 2028, supporting renewable installations like these rooftop panels.

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Hybrid energy sites such as Geesthacht's EnergiePark illustrate the integration of solar and storage technologies in the grid.

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Operators plan an additional 54GW of battery capacity, a growth rate that hinges on expanded solar generation.

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Wind and solar paired with battery storage are central to the projected rise in US clean energy capacity.

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Battery storage growth will help stabilize transmission networks carrying renewable power over long distances.

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Rural energy corridors combining wind generation with transmission lines stand to benefit from added battery capacity.

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The EIA's outlook shows that rooftop solar installations will contribute to the doubling of energy storage by the end of the decade.

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Coastal wind farms are part of the renewable mix driving the nation's battery storage expansion.

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