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This paper covers residential ESSs, which are installed at homes to store energy for later use, such as at night when a solar photovoltaic (PV) system is not producing electricity or when there is a power outage (figure 1).2 An ESS includes the storage batteries and components that connect and integrate the storage system with the electric grid and any on-site power generation and provide system monitoring and user control.3 ESSs use a range of battery chemistries, but various types of lithium ion batteries, such as nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) and lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4, also known as lithium ferro phosphate or LFP), are the most commonly used in U.S. installations.4 The batteries and other components may be combined in a single unit or may be separate components.

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What's going on with residential energy storage?

Residential energy storage installations just hit an all-time high, and US grid-scale energy storage is coming on fierce. With a record-breaking 346 MW of residential storage built in Q3 2024 — a 63% increase over the previous quarter — the residential energy storage market has reached an all-time high.

How many MWh is a residential energy storage system?

The data set totals 263 MWh, and covers all or a portion of installations in 20 states and the District of Columbia. WoodMac estimated that U.S. residential energy storage installations were 540 MWh in 2020, though an exact share of the market is not calculated here due to differences in the data such as when systems are considered installed.

Can energy storage be used in small nonresidential systems?

While this paper focuses on residential energy storage, some of the same ESSs may be used in small nonresidential systems. Nonresidential installations include installations at industrial sites, commercial buildings, nonprofits, government buildings, and similar locations, and do not include utility installations.

Are ESS battery imports based on residential & nonresidential installations?

These data are based on companies supplying systems for residential installations, though they also include some batteries for nonresidential installations as some companies supply both market segments. The data are only for battery imports that could be specifically identified as being used in domestic ESS assembly.

Which states are ready for grid-scale energy storage deployment?

Installations in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, and Vermont also occurred in Q3, indicating a national desire for grid-scale storage deployment. “The rapid energy storage deployment we’re seeing in the United States not only enhances reliability and affordability but also drives economic expansion.