The UK’s energy transition is at a critical point. As the country works toward the government’s goal to deliver a decarbonised power system by 2030, the electricity grid is coming under increasing strain.
Energy Voice takes a look at major developments in the UK energy storage sector in our new series, Charging Forward.
The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has today concluded that the UK government’s mission to decarbonise the electricity grid by 2030 is “achievable”.
Highland councillors approved the latest renewable development despite concerns over its proximity to the Unesco world heritage site.
Engineering firm Bilfinger has secured work on the UK’s first commercial liquid air energy storage site, where it will mobilise around 200 employees.
Highview Power announced on June 13 that it had secured a £300 million investment to build a liquid air energy storage (LAES) plant in Carrington, Manchester, Northwest England.
UK power storage company Zenobe Energy Ltd. has secured £410 million ($524 million) of fresh debt financing, taking its total funding to £1 billion.
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are a key component of the transition to a low-carbon economy. They enable the integration of variable renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, into the grid by storing excess electricity when supply exceeds demand and releasing it when demand exceeds supply. They also provide a range of ancillary services, such as frequency regulation, voltage control and black start capability, that help maintain the stability and reliability of the grid.
The UK risks wasting its "naturally advantageous position" on CO2 transport, according to one analyst.
The UK “cannot wait” for decisions in 2025 and 2026 if it is to achieve a zero-carbon grid by 2035, a Lords committee warned.
“Each time we think we have certainty, someone moves the goalposts and that's not helpful.”
Long-duration energy storage could save the UK power system billions of pounds as the country seeks reliable backup supply amid a push to expand offshore wind, according to consultants LCP Delta.
The UK government will launch a consultation with industry on future gas supply and storage requirements as production from the North Sea declines.
As we near the end of 2023 with energy transition at the fore of the COP28 conference, it is a good opportunity to reflect on current actions being taken to reach net zero.
But it warns there are no guarantees, so it's not out of the woods yet.
Harmony Energy has powered up two battery energy storage systems (BESS), including its Little Raith project in Scotland.
EDF Renewables UK has been awarded planning approval for three new battery sites across the UK, amounting to more than 200MW of capacity.
A pioneering project pairing wave energy with battery storage to power subsea equipment off Orkney is to be extended into next year, after a successful four-month trial.
Tata Group has vowed to make one of the “largest ever” investments in the UK motor industry with plans to build a battery factory to provide cells for electric vehicles.
The UK’s transition to renewable energy is well underway and we’re moving at pace towards our net-zero goals.
SSE Thermal is pursuing energy storage projects in a range of ways. Director of business development Hannah Bronwin sits down with Energy Voice editor Ed Reed to drill into some of the opportunities – and challenges.
“Last year, developing economies received only 20% of clean tech investments. These economies represent 70% of the world's population – that's over 5 billion people,” Sultan Al Jaber said.
Battery company AMTE Power insists it is “committed” to its Thurso base after suggesting it could be tempted to the US to take advantage of President Joe Biden’s green subsidies.
A pair of pioneering projects in Scotland have secured funding as part of the UK government’s latest efforts to test and deploy new technologies to store renewable energy.
Scottish technology developers are working together on an ambitious project linking wave power and energy storage to power vital subsea equipment.
Fears over fire and pollution are being raised by a Highland community as developers plan a large battery project in Easter Ross.
Developer Zenobē hailed a major milestone for the firm and the country as it switched on a new 100MW battery site in Merseyside.
Zola is now operating in 12 countries, which Lenihan described as “enough markets for now”. The current priority is to build up relevance in the countries where it is now.
Scottish developers of innovative energy storage technologies have secured more than £14 million in funding from Westminster to develop key projects which could help store more renewable energy and slash costs.