British energy storage industry lifts restrictions

Does the UK have a framework for energy storage?

Until the much-awaited Energy Act 2023 was issued, the UK legislative arsenal did not include a specific framework for energy storage.

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 UK's largest battery energy storage project get consent?

In late 2020, consent was granted for the UK’s largest battery energy storage project.

Who develops UK energy storage projects?

Major companies developing UK energy storage projects include EDF, Pivot Power, Statera, and RES. Each company is active in several power supply and flexibility markets, providing services to National Grid, Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), and operating in the wholesale energy markets.

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.

When will long-duration energy storage be debated?

In March 2024 the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee published a report on energy storage: ‘ Long-duration energy storage: Get on with it ’. The report will be debated in the House of Lords on 9 January 2025. 1. What is long-duration energy storage?