How BESS developers can thrive despite policy uncertainty, the U.S. battery energy storage industry has found itself under pressure. Tariffs of 156.9% on batteries and 170% on inverters in April sent shockwaves through the market. Systems that once were about $225/kWh were suddenly nearing $450/kWh+, a 75-100% increase that threatened to stall critical projects and shake the foundation of America's energy storage ambitions.