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How is the government boosting demand for grid battery storage?

Through a combination of additional tax credits, infrastructure spending, and loan guarantees, the administration is intervening across the power sector to encourage demand for grid battery storage.

How many GW of energy storage do we need?

According to the American Clean Power Association, the United States needs to build 100 gigawatts (GW) of energy storage by 2030 to meet its climate goals, but only 3 GW have been built to date. The industry has long advocated for stronger policy support to make this goal a reality. Now it's finally here.

How many MW of battery storage will be installed in electric grids?

The Energy Information Administration predicts an additional 10,000 megawatts (MW) of large-scale battery storage will be installed in electric grids over just the next two years, more than 10 times today’s total capacity.

Will modernizing the electricity grid make our energy sector more resilient?

Modernizing and expanding the electricity grid will make our energy sector more resilient, while enabling the buildout of affordable, reliable, clean energy to support President Biden’s goal of 100% clean power by 2035.

Does the US have a place-based battery strategy?

The United States has no place-based elements in its battery strategy, but the intersection with the auto industry is clear. U.S. performance in batteries depends on how quickly the U.S. auto industry shifts to electrification and succeeds in deepening its supply chains with domestic manufacturing. Vision

What is the Office of manufacturing and energy supply chains (MESC)?

DOE established the Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC) with a key focus on strengthening and securing manufacturing and energy supply chains needed to modernize the nation’s energy infrastructure and support a clean and equitable energy transition.