Our battery storage sites will provide up to 2GW of flexible capacity to accelerate the transition to a net zero future.
Battery storage is a proven, cost-effective technology which provides the system-level flexibility needed to integrate more renewable generation and future-proof our electricity system.
of battery storage being developed across England and Wales
additional battery storage to be developed globally by 2035
We have secured connections to National Grid’s high voltage transmission network at up to 40 strategic locations nationwide. Each connection is close to a town or city with the aim of supporting EV charging on the strategic road network.
Battery storage is essential to help us all to achieve net zero by creating an electricity system that is clean, affordable and secure. As well as storing power generated by renewable sources, batteries improve the resilience of the electricity system. By storing energy from renewable sources, which can then be used when it’s most need, the electricity system operates more efficiently, reducing the risk of blackouts.
Batteries help to manage variations in renewable generation, storing surplus electricity when wind and solar power are plentiful, and releasing it when there is a shortfall.
Batteries respond rapidly to sudden changes in electricity supply and demand, acting as a ‘first line of defence’ to keep the energy system stable.
To keep power supplies flowing, electricity supply and demand must always be equal, or ‘balanced.’ Batteries are highly flexible assets which charge or discharge as needed to ensure balance.
Change is inevitable. Our batteries will help to ensure that the energy system is as flexible as it needs to be to accommodate necessary changes.
Project Spotlight
Energy Superhub Oxford is a UK Government-backed project which is pioneering an integrated approach to decarbonising power, transport and heat. The Superhub will help Oxford achieve net zero by 2040.
The project showcases a powerful network that combines rapid EV charging, hybrid battery storage, low carbon heating and smart energy management. The project provides a blueprint for towns and cities to cut carbon emissions and improve air quality.
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