Grid Batteries experienced a significant increase in installations in the second quarter of 2023, with more capacity built than in any previous quarter, according to data from the American Clean Power industry group and Wood Mackenzie. Battery installations in California and Texas helped the Grid cope with heatwaves and emergencies, with Texas' grid battery capacity growing 13 times larger in three years, reaching 3,500 megawatts. However, three storage plants in New York caught fire, leading to increased scrutiny from Governor Kathy Hochul. Grid Batteries are crucial for grid reliability and are gradually replacing fossil-gas peaker plants.

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