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The U.S. residential energy storage market saw record growth in 2025, with installed capacity reaching 5.6GW, driven by policy and market demand. Key advancements include Sungrow's new hybrid inverter and breakthroughs in sodium-ion battery technology.

California leads with 16.9GW of operational capacity, supported by incentives like the SGIP program. The market dynamics are shifting towards regulated competition, with companies like Shenzhen Pengcheng and Airo Energy pursuing IPOs and strategic partnerships. Challenges remain due to tariffs and supply chain issues, but the outlook is positive for future growth.