In 2024, generators added a record 30 GW of utility-scale solar to the U.S. grid, accounting for 61% of capacity additions last year. We expect this trend will continue in 2025, with 32.5 GW
NLR employs a variety of analysis approaches to understand the factors that influence solar-plus-storage deployment and how solar-plus-storage will affect energy systems.
Many utilities have embraced gas, or promoted restarting closed coal or nuclear plants, but that overlooks the cheapest and fastest-to-build option – solar energy combined
This article provides an overview of various types of solar energy storage systems, including batteries, thermal storage, mechanical storage, and pumped hydroelectric storage.
Key global challenges — such as rising electricity prices, peak power demand, and unstable grids — have accelerated the need for smart, flexible, and reliable storage technologies. That''s why
Short-term storage that lasts just a few minutes will ensure a solar plant operates smoothly during output fluctuations due to passing clouds, while longer-term storage can help provide supply
Storage systems have capacities reported as low as five kilowatts, and some totals are reported to the nearest megawatt. This might cause some small rounding errors. Utility data on
Learn what storing solar energy is, the best way to store it, battery usage in storing energy, and how the latest innovations like California NEM 3.0 affect it.
NLR employs a variety of analysis approaches to understand the factors that influence solar-plus-storage deployment and how solar
Explore the essentials of energy storage systems for solar power and their future trends.
This article delves into various solar panel types, key components of solar systems, and techniques for optimizing performance. Learn about the charging process, tools
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