US energy storage deployments increased threefold YoY during Q3 2018, with the rate of future pipeline growth doubling to around 33 GW, according to a Wood Mackenzie report. Energy storage deployed grew by 60% in terms of energy and 300% by capacity in Q3 2018 compared to Q4 2017. Per the US Energy Storage Monitor, from Wood Mackenzie Renewables & Power along with the Energy Storage Association (ESA), total energy storage deployed, in the U.S. expanded by 60% in terms of energy and 300% by capacity in the third quarter of 2018 versus the prior year. During the quarter, 61.3 MW storage was installed, with California leading the way.
US energy storage deployments increased threefold YoY during Q3 2018, with the rate of future pipeline growth doubling to around 33 GW, according to a Wood Mackenzie report. Energy storage deployed grew by 60% in terms of energy and 300% by capacity in Q3 2018 compared to Q4 2017. During the quarter, 61.3 MW storage was installed, with California leading the way.