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California and Texas lead the surge in solar-plus-storage
Original: California and Texas are swimming in solar + storage | Factor This Brief
California and Texas are adding large volumes of solar power paired with battery storage, making them the standout US markets for the technology combination. The pairing lets solar energy saved in batteries be dispatched after sunset, easing grid strain during peak evening demand hours. Energy analysts point to the two states as evidence that storage is now scaling alongside renewables nationwide.
Why now: Solar-plus-storage capacity is growing rapidly in both states, drawing attention to how batteries are changing US grid dynamics.
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