UK New Energy Storage

A new era for renewable power and energy security begins today (Tuesday 8 April) as Ofgem launches a new cap and floor investment support scheme, unlocking billions in funding to build major Long Duration Electricity Storage projects for the first time in 40 years.

Ofgem super-charging clean power storage for first time in 40 years

A new era for renewable power and energy security begins today (Tuesday 8 April) as Ofgem launches a new cap and floor investment support scheme, unlocking billions in

Energy storage backed with over £32 million government funding

Five energy storage projects across the UK will benefit from a share of over £32 million government funding.

UK energy storage pipeline report 2024

UK energy storage pipeline report 2024 RenewableUK EnergyPulse report - May 2024 Foreword by Yonna Vittonova, Senior Policy Analyst The

Massive growth potential for battery storage in UK and

UK and Ireland''s energy storage pipeline is growing rapidly, with co-located solar PV and storage comprising around 20% of planned capacity.

UK Energy Storage Roadmap

In a world where energy use is changing rapidly, and supplies are increasingly from variable and local sources, there is a requirement to have a more flexible energy system that is reliable and

Gresham House Energy Storage Fund plc

Gresham House Energy Storage Fund plc (GRID) invests in a portfolio of utility-scale operational battery energy storage systems in Great Britain. GRID seeks to provide

Drax: UK''s largest battery energy storage site goes

The UK''s largest battery energy storage system has gone live in North Yorkshire. Lakeside Energy Park is a 100MW facility in Drax, near

Large-scale electricity storage

This policy briefing explores the need for energy storage to underpin renewable energy generation in Great Britain. It assesses various energy storage

Battery storage capacity in the UK: the state of the pipeline

This post investigates the state of the UK battery storage pipeline, year-to-date figures and an insight into the appetite to develop over time. Battery storage is essential for

7.6GW of UK battery energy storage systems to get pre-2030 grid

There will be a potential surge in battery energy storage system (BESS) projects receiving grid connection offers before 2030 following regulatory reforms approved by energy

Large-scale electricity storage

This policy briefing explores the need for energy storage to underpin renewable energy generation in Great Britain. It assesses various energy storage technologies.

UK battery storage funding: Pulse Clean Energy, AMP

Two leading names in the United Kingdom''s battery storage sector, AMP Clean Energy and Pulse Clean Energy, have secured fresh capital to

Long-duration energy storage: House of Lords

Long-duration energy storage technologies store excess power for long periods to even out the supply. In March 2024, the House of Lords

UK plans for 23 GW battery storage fleet by 2030

Clean Power 2030 plan unveiled by UK government includes key role for battery energy storage systems (BESS) in providing short-term

Government vows to address barriers restricting

It further said long duration energy storage, for example electricity or hydrogen storage, can help to decarbonise the system by storing excess

The UK is open for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

From policy changes for planning and accelerating grid connection to new revenue streams for energy storage providers, 2025 is set to be a big year for batteries in the UK.

UK: over 17GWh of BESS due to connect to grid in

With the current UK government promoting schemes to help the rollout of energy storage in the coming years, the future of BESS in the UK

New scheme to attract investment in renewable energy storage

Government will unlock investment opportunities in vital renewable energy storage technologies to strengthen energy independence, create jobs and help make Britain a clean

Letter: Why UK must embrace battery energy storage

The solution isn''t slowing renewable deployment — it''s accelerating the rollout of battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Battery storage capacity in the UK: the state of the

This post investigates the state of the UK battery storage pipeline, year-to-date figures and an insight into the appetite to develop over time.

Energy Storage in the UK

Energy storage (ES) technologies offer great potential for supporting renewable energy and the UK''s energy system. In 2014 the then Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)

Overview of the UK''s long duration electricity storage

The Long Duration Electricity Storage (LDES) Technical Decision Document (TDD) was published on 11 March 2025 by Ofgem and the

7.6GW of UK battery energy storage systems to get

There will be a potential surge in battery energy storage system (BESS) projects receiving grid connection offers before 2030 following

New scheme to attract investment in renewable

Government will unlock investment opportunities in vital renewable energy storage technologies to strengthen energy independence, create jobs

UK takes ''massive step forward'' with new energy storage scheme

The renewables sector is celebrating the UK government''s milestone move to introduce a scheme to support energy storage projects as a major stepping stone to

Long-duration energy storage: House of Lords Committee report

Long-duration energy storage technologies store excess power for long periods to even out the supply. In March 2024, the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee

Drax: UK''s largest battery energy storage site goes live

The UK''s largest battery energy storage system has gone live in North Yorkshire. Lakeside Energy Park is a 100MW facility in Drax, near Selby, which can provide power to

Fidra Energy secures £445m financing for Thorpe Marsh BESS

19 hours ago· Fidra Energy has received up to £445m ($601.1m) in equity investment from EIG and the National Wealth Fund (NWF) for the Thorpe Marsh battery energy storage system

Fidra Energy secures £445m financing for Thorpe Marsh BESS project in UK

19 hours ago· Fidra Energy has received up to £445m ($601.1m) in equity investment from EIG and the National Wealth Fund (NWF) for the Thorpe Marsh battery energy storage system

UK: over 17GWh of BESS due to connect to grid in 2025, 9GWh

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About UK New Energy Storage

About UK New Energy Storage

A new era for renewable power and energy security begins today (Tuesday 8 April) as Ofgem launches a new cap and floor investment support scheme, unlocking billions in funding to build major Long Duration Electricity Storage projects for the first time in 40 years.

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6 FAQs about [UK New Energy Storage]

Could a new energy storage scheme help the UK achieve energy independence?

The UK is a step closer to energy independence as the government launches a new scheme to help build energy storage infrastructure. This could see the first significant long duration electricity storage (LDES) facilities in nearly 4 decades, helping to create back up renewable power and bolster the UK’s energy security.

Where is the UK's largest battery energy storage system?

The UK's largest battery energy storage system has gone live in North Yorkshire. Lakeside Energy Park is a 100MW facility in Drax, near Selby, which can provide power to about 30,000 homes a day across England and Wales.

Could long duration electricity storage be the UK's first energy storage facility?

This could see the first significant long duration electricity storage (LDES) facilities in nearly 4 decades, helping to create back up renewable power and bolster the UK’s energy security. These technologies work like giant batteries by storing renewable energy and releasing it onto the grid and into homes when needed.

What if the UK has a strong energy storage industry?

If the UK establishes a strong domestic energy storage industry, it can export storage capacity and technologies. Storage would reduce the UK’s dependence on costly, polluting and uncertain fossil fuel imports. Great Britain currently has 2.8 gigawatts (GW) of LDES across four Pumped Storage Hydro (PSH) facilities in Scotland and Wales.

Will there be a surge in battery energy storage projects?

There will be a potential surge in battery energy storage system (BESS) projects receiving grid connection offers before 2030 following regulatory reforms approved by energy regulator Ofgem, according to a new study.

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.

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