Can long duration electricity storage help decarbonise our energy system?
We're consulting on the policy framework to enable investment in long duration electricity storage. Long duration electricity storage can provide an important contribution to decarbonising our energy system. For example, it can store renewable power and discharge it during periods of low wind.
What is long-duration electricity storage (LDEs)?
Long-Duration Electricity Storage (LDES) refers to energy storage systems that can store and release electricity for long periods, typically eight hours or more. These systems help balance the supply and demand of electricity, especially when using renewable energy sources like wind and solar, which can be unpredictable.
When will energy storage infrastructure be scaled up in the UK?
This marks the first major government-backed effort in over four decades to scale up long-duration energy storage infrastructure in the UK. Application window now open: Developers must submit intent to apply by 22 April , with final applications due by 9 June .
How can electricity storage help manage supply and demand?
As we head towards a net zero system, electricity storage will play a vital role in helping manage supply and demand. There are various electricity storage technologies with different technical and commercial characteristics that can serve this purpose, with a wide range of outcomes for their future deployment.
What is long duration energy storage (LDEs)?
Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) systems will play a fundamental role in decarbonising Great Britain's energy system, as they provide flexible and reliable capacity while enabling higher utilisation levels of renewable energies. Historically, LDES systems have been mainly associated with pumped-hydro schemes.
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