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.

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.

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

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Should the UK start investing in long-duration energy storage?

Energy storage executives from global assurance and risk management provider DNV analyse the UK government’s proposal to kickstart investment into long-duration energy storage (LDES). The case for LDES is arguably straightforward.

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.

Should LDEs projects be operational by 2030?

Taking this into account with the Carbon Budget 6 commitment45 and the changes brought by the Russia-Ukraine war announced through the British Energy Security Strategy,46 the need for LDES has increased and needed on shorter timescales. To maximise system value, ideally LDES projects should be operational by 2030.