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 long duration electricity storage (LDEs)?

Long duration electricity storage (LDES) will be pivotal in delivering a smart and flexible energy system that can integrate high volumes of low carbon power, heat, and transport.

Can long duration electricity storage help decarbonise our energy system?

We're consulting on the policy framework to enable investment in long duration electricity storage. Long duration electricity storage can provide an important contribution to decarbonising our energy system. For example, it can store renewable power and discharge it during periods of low wind.

Where can I find a long-duration energy storage proposal?

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What support has been provided for long duration Electricity Technologies?

For long duration electricity technologies, previous support has been provided via the LODES competition, supporting projects with a TRL from 4 to 7 to aid innovation in this sector.

Can long duration electricity storage save energy?

Long Duration Electricity Storage would reduce costs to consumers through lowering their energy bills, by avoided electricity grid reinforcement and avoided peak generational plant build. LCP's modelling estimates savings for the energy system (and ultimately the energy consumer) of up to £24 billion by 2050.