Renewables are beginning to generate more and more of the UK’s electricity, and that means now, more than ever, we need to ensure we have a resilient energy system. But how do we achieve that system, especially in the wake of millions being spent on curtailing cheap, clean electricity?
Well, the answer won’t exactly surprise you, but energy storage is set to play a big role. And that’s exactly what we explore in the latest trend report from Electrical Review, titled Energy Storage – Powering the Future.
This trend report delves into the history and evolving role of energy storage in the UK – stretching back to the 1963 introduction of large-scale pumped-hydro – while highlighting how modern challenges, like surging renewables and rapidly shifting demand patterns, make storage more crucial than ever.
Throughout the report you’ll find:
- A comprehensive introduction to the policy landscape, from the Climate Change Act 2008 to the drive for 100% clean energy by 2030.
- An overview of the major challenges in balancing cost, reliability, and sustainability, including pressure to commoditise battery systems and the growing complexity of regulatory processes.
- Industry insights on what’s driving demand for storage, where emerging chemistries like solid-state and sodium-ion batteries fit in, and how energy volatility has heightened the need for onsite solutions.
- Exclusive interview with EnerSys’ Dr Thomas Verghese on the importance of energy storage in enabling the growth of AI data centres.
- A look at the array of energy storage technologies currently available – from tried-and-tested lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries to large-scale pumped-hydro, compressed air, flow batteries, and more. We consider each technology’s strengths, weaknesses, and ideal use cases.
- Guidance on choosing the right solution, with key questions around raw materials, lifecycle performance, and alignment with sustainability goals.
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