British large-capacity energy storage system tender

Are UK capacity auctions a catalyst for battery energy storage system deployment?

The United Kingdom's capacity market auctions are emerging as a major catalyst for battery energy storage system (BESS) deployment.

How many battery storage projects were awarded a contract?

Of the 6,124.249MW of capacity that entered the auction, 94.42% was awarded an agreement. Battery storage projects totalling 627MW were awarded contracts in the UK's 2023-24 Capacity Market auction yesterday (14 February).

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.

What is the Great British Energy Plan?

It also follows the launch of Great British Energy, lifting the ban on onshore wind and delivering a record number of clean energy projects through its renewables auction – all part of the plan to protect billpayers from volatile energy price spikes driven by fossil fuels.

Could 20 GW of LDEs save the energy system £24 billion?

Analysis has found that deploying 20 GW of LDES could save the electricity system £24 billion between 2025 and 2050, reducing household energy bills as additional cheaper renewable energy would be available to meet demand at peak times, which would cut reliance on expensive natural gas.