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How much will the Energy Department spend on batteries?

The Energy Department is making a push to strengthen the U.S. battery supply chain, announcing Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, up to $3.5 billion for companies that produce batteries and the critical minerals that go into them. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Why is energy storage important for the Defense Department?

Accessed May 26, 2021. In addition to the economic imperative for a competitive EV and advanced battery sector, the Defense Department (DoD) requires reliable, secure, and advanced energy storage technologies to support critical missions carried out by joint forces, contingency bases, and at military installations.

Which states have the most battery storage capacity?

Two states with rapidly growing wind and solar generating fleets account for the bulk of the capacity additions. California has the most installed battery storage capacity of any state, with 7.3 GW, followed by Texas with 3.2 GW.

How does DOD use energy storage?

As such, DoD prefers domestically sourced, high-density energy storage to support agile forces utilizing power-hungry propulsion, communications, sensors, and weapons.

What makes the United States a good place to invest in batteries?

The U.S. has a strong research community, a robust innovation infrastructure for technological advancement of batteries, and an emerging lithium-based, battery manufacturing industry.

Which countries have developed vertical battery manufacturing supply chains?

Other countries have developed vertical battery manufacturing supply chains supported by their own national strategies, such as China’s “Made in China 2025” strategy released in May 2015 and the European Union’s “Strategic Action Plan on Batteries,” released in May 2018. As China and