**Boosting the Solar Revolution: How Energy Storage and Domestic Supply Chains Are Changing the Clean Energy Landscape**
The solar industry has been a major force in reshaping how we think about energy production and consumption. But the growing demand for renewable energy is not just about installing solar panels for your home or adding a solar array to your property. It also revolves around integrating energy storage solutions. Battery storage is quickly becoming the backbone of the renewable energy revolution, enabling solar companies to provide consistent and reliable power, even when the sun isn’t shining.
Recent developments in the U.S. are showing how the energy storage sector is making big leaps. One noteworthy example is a new multiyear agreement that will deliver 7.5 GWh of lithium-ion energy storage, all while meeting domestic content standards in the U.S. This commitment highlights the growing synergy between solar companies and energy storage providers—a key factor in ensuring the reliability of solar arrays for homes and larger commercial projects.
### Why Energy Storage is Critical for Solar
One of the challenges in going solar is the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources. Solar panels for your home generate electricity during the day but cannot store that power for later use unless paired with a battery system. That’s where advances in energy
Original Article: https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2024/12/26/excelsior-to-source-u-s-made-energy-storage-from-lg-energy-solution-vertech/
