British energy-saving new energy storage battery

Does Britain have a battery energy storage system?

The UK government has included a fivefold increase in Great Britain’s battery energy storage system (BESS) fleet in its plan to achieve clean power generation by 2030.

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.

Why are there no new energy storage sites in the UK?

But no new sites have been built for 40 years because they are expensive to develop, even though operating costs are comparatively low. Several are in the works, including one at Loch Ness in the Highlands, but officials estimate Britain needs about five times more long duration energy storage capacity to hit net zero by 2050.

What is the Great British Energy Bill?

The Great British Energy Bill, currently being considered in the House of Lords, is intended to establish a new publicly owned company which would co-invest with the private sector in order to expand clean power.

What is the long duration energy storage Investment Support Scheme?

Long Duration Electricity Storage investment support scheme will boost investor confidence and unlock billions in funding for vital projects. The UK is a step closer to energy independence as the government launches a new scheme to help build energy storage infrastructure.

Could Britain be in line for a swathe of'super-batteries'?

Britain could be in line for a swathe of new “super-batteries” in the coming years, under plans to boost investment into renewable energy storage. Regulator Ofgem is launching a new funding scheme to make it less risky to develop and invest in large-scale storage projects, including so-called “water batteries”.