US home battery installations hit record high on rising electricity costs

Home battery installations in the United States hit a new record of 673 megawatts of residential energy storage in the first quarter of 2026. The surge was driven by rising residential electricity costs, which increased more than 7 percent, combined with state-level financial incentives and homeowners seeking to maximize the value of existing solar installations.

Source: Ars Technica | 2026-07-01