MenuThe Trump Administration is skeptical about green energy, to put it mildly. The remarks of U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright at CERAWeek 2025, the most influential energy conference in the U.S., summarized one of the key reasons, “Beyond the obvious scale and cost problems, there is simply no physical way that wind, solar, and batteries could replace the myriad uses of natural gas.” While this statement highlights one of the limits to scaling renewables, there are still several reasons for U.S. industry to make a concerted effort to remain at the forefront of battery storage. Although currently unable to support a wholesale energy transition, battery storage can help reduce electricity costs, compete with rivals technologically, and ensure that Chinese interests are excluded when batteries are powering critical infrastructure and industries.
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