British battery storage technology

Is the UK ready to develop a battery energy storage system?

“Today we present the largest programme for the development of battery energy storage systems for over 60GWh in the UK, and we are ready to collaborate with institutions and players in the sector to make the energy production system increasingly efficient.” The UK is one of the world’s most active markets for battery energy storage.

How many battery storage projects are there in the UK?

The pipeline of utility-scale and large commercial segments for battery storage in the UK is continually increasing, with a pipeline of over 16GW of projects with the potential for deployment over the next few years.

Is battery storage a 'high priority' for the UK?

According to the International Trade Administration more than 16.1GW of battery storage capacity is currently operating, under construction or in the pipeline across 729 projects in the UK. The US body claims that battery storage is a “high priority” for the UK.

Is the UK a good place to build a battery?

The battery sector is one of the highest growth clean energy sectors [footnote 134] and the UK is well placed to reap the rewards thanks to its comparative advantage in research and automotive manufacturing. The government is committed to making the UK one of the best places in the world to build and invest.

Can battery storage help decarbonize Britain's electricity by 2035?

The UK is aiming to fully decarbonize the country’s electricity by 2035. Since 2021, the country has spent more than £390 million turning off its wind farms to manage grid curtailment during times of oversupply and used gas power plants to fill in supply shortages. So grid-scale battery storage provides a solution to these challenges.

Why should we invest £38 million in the UK battery Industrialisation Centre?

Invest an additional £38 million to enhance the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre development facilities, boosting its capability for research and development in new chemistries and future technologies. This builds on our know-how in lithium-ion solutions and enables the scale-up of emerging innovations.