H1 2026 U.S. grid additions favor solar plus batteries

The report says first-half 2026 U.S. grid additions leaned toward solar plus batteries, with battery buildouts nearly matching solar in the latest capacity mix. For solar companies, that signals a market where storage is moving from optional enhancement to a core part of interconnection and revenue strategy. The trend also points to higher demand for grid services, hybrid project design and investment models that capture evening and ancillary-service value.