### Why Energy Storage is the Key to Unlocking the Full Potential of Solar
As solar adoption continues to skyrocket across the United States, industry leaders are calling for an ambitious energy storage rollout to match the rapid pace of renewable energy growth. In a bold vision for the future, there’s a push to ramp up energy storage capacity to 700 GWh by 2030, including an impressive goal of deploying 10 million distributed storage systems. But why is energy storage so essential, and what does this mean for those of us embracing solar panels for our homes? Let’s take a deeper dive into this vision and how it benefits both the grid and individual homeowners.
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### The Role of Energy Storage in Solar Energy Systems
If you’re working with a solar company or considering installing a solar array for your home, energy storage might already be on your radar. Batteries—or distributed storage systems—work hand-in-hand with solar panels by capturing any excess energy your system generates during the day. This stored energy can then power your home at night or during grid outages, giving you greater energy independence and resilience.
For the grid, storage systems are game-changers. Solar energy production tends to peak mid-day when the sun is at its highest, but electricity
Original Article: https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2025/01/29/seia-calls-for-700-gwh-of-u-s-energy-storage-by-2030/
