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How many GW of prequalified battery energy storage systems are there?

Out of 6.9 GW of prequalified battery energy storage systems (BESS), equal to 1.9 GW derated capacity, about 1.8 GW of derated BESS secured 15-year contracts in the UK’s T-4 auction – nearly double last year’s volume. Just a week earlier, the T-1 auction also set a record for BESS procurement. From ESS News

What role will battery energy storage systems play in the future?

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) will also play a key role. A fivefold increase in the UK BESS fleet to 22-27 GW is included in plans for flexible capacity, as well as an increase in long-duration energy storage (LDES) provision, to reach 4-6 GW of dispatchable power by 2030.

How will solar & storage change Britain's electricity system?

Solar and storage to play a key role alongside market reforms, changes to planning process, and a revamped connections queue. The UK government has unveiled its plan to decarbonize Great Britain's electricity system by 2030. Image: Wakerssk, pixabay

How many GW will the UK Bess fleet have in 2023?

A fivefold increase in the UK BESS fleet to 22-27 GW is included in plans for flexible capacity, as well as an increase in long-duration energy storage (LDES) provision, to reach 4-6 GW of dispatchable power by 2030. Plans for dispatchable power also include 35 GW unabated gas capacity, as well as 3-4 GW of nuclear – down from 5.9 GW in 2023.

What is great British Energy's 'Local Power Plan'?

Today (21 March 2025) the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced around £180 million of funding from Great British Energy, aimed at powering community clean energy projects across the UK. This is the first major investment under Great British Energy’s Local Power Plan, which is set to deliver clean energy projects nationwide.

Can solar power save Leeds NHS trust money?

Another standout project comes from Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust. Their solar photovoltaic canopy over the car park at Wharfedale Hospital provides sustainable power to the hospital, reducing its reliance on conventional energy sources. Last year, the 617 solar panels saved the trust over £120,000 in electricity costs.