Uk energy storage policy

What is the future of energy storage in the UK?

The UK’s energy storage market continues to experience strong growth. In 2024, operational capacity of energy storage resources was 4.6 GW/5.9 GWh, which was projected to increase to 7.4 GW/11.6 GWh by the end of 2024. Moreover, the future looks promising, with total planned capacity for energy storage projects of 85 GW/175 GWh.

Will the government invest in long duration electricity storage by 2024?

The government will put in place an appropriate policy framework by 2024 to enable investment in large scale long duration electricity storage (LLES), with the goal of deploying sufficient storage capacity to balance the overall system.

What is the European Commission doing about energy storage?

The European Commission in 2020 published a study on energy storage, which summarized some previous studies and reports, explored current and potential energy storage markets in Europe, and set out policy and regulatory recommendations for energy storage.

What are EU energy storage initiatives?

EU energy storage initiatives are a key part of advancing energy security and the transition toward a carbon-neutral economy, improving energy efficiency, and integrating renewable energy sources into electricity systems, and can play an integral role in balancing power grids and saving surplus energy.

How can electricity be stored?

Electricity can be stored in a variety of ways, including in batteries, by compressing air, by making hydrogen using electrolysers, or as heat. Storing hydrogen in solution-mined salt caverns will be the best way to meet the long-term storage need as it has the lowest cost per unit of energy storage capacity.

Will UKIB support a short duration electricity storage project?

UKIB has already financed short duration electricity storage projects and its Strategic Plan identified its role in reducing investment barriers to longer duration ones too. We would like to use this consultation as an opportunity to gauge views on whether additional support is needed in addition to the proposed cap and floor scheme. 29.