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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

Should battery storage be a key national infrastructure?

Battery storage needs to be seen as critical national infrastructure if the Government is to deliver its Clean Power 2030 mission – which aims to reduce consumer bills and boost energy security in the long term.

Does the UK have a sluggish battery deployment?

Yet in the UK, it is a different story. Deployment has been sluggish. Since 2021, when Masdar decided to invest £1bn in 3GWh of battery storage projects nationwide, progress has been stifled by systemic constraints.

Could a battery energy storage system solve the intermittency challenge?

The solution isn’t slowing renewable deployment — it’s accelerating the rollout of battery energy storage systems (BESS). These systems can absorb excess generation during windy or sunny periods, storing it for release when demand rises. This could have a game-changing effect in terms of solving the intermittency challenge.

How will Zenob's battery storage projects impact the UK's Green Economy?

With a portfolio exceeding 1GW, Zenobē’s battery storage projects will be essential to enhancing the reliability of renewable energy, particularly wind power, and driving the growth of Britain’s green economy.

How many batteries will Britain need by 2030?

The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has made clear the need for batteries moving forwards, with their forecasts requiring four to five times the capacity Britain currently has by 2030.