Featured in The compelling case for big batteries – 08-2021

Stored potential

As solar and wind make up larger portions of the energy mix, energy storage is becoming an increasingly important piece of the puzzle in keeping electricity networks running smoothly. And as battery costs fall, new business models are emerging to increase the value of battery energy storage projects for both grid operators and project owners. Focusing on two leading countries – the United Kingdom and Australia – pv magazine looks at what’s in store for large-scale energy storage.

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Jonathan Gifford, Mark Hutchins

09 Aug 2021

The 100 MW Minety battery was connected to the grid in southern England in July. U.K. utility National Grid says the country will need up to 18 GW of energy storage by 2030. | Image: Penso Power

To keep solar and wind installations rolling toward the ambitious 2030 targets in place in many regions, large amounts of energy storage will be needed to help balance the intermittent nature of these generation technologies. Consequently, grid operators and energy regulators are beginning to consider more closely how batteries can fit into the wider energy …

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