Battery Storage Additions Jumped 40% in 2025 as Grids Manage Rising Solar Intermittency
Global battery storage capacity grew at record speed last year as systems were added to balance grids and shift solar output across the day.
etftrends.comBattery storage additions in 2025 were 40 percent higher than in 2024, according to data compiled by the IEA. The agency reported that storage capacity is expanding at record speed worldwide. Storage systems are used for balancing grids and for shifting solar power across the day.
The IEA stated that storage is emerging as a versatile tool for modern day power systems around the world. The full analysis was released by the agency on the current date of 2026-06-03.
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