Visit to the solar energy storage power station experience

How will energy be stored?

Energy will be stored as compressed air in the underground cavities at times of surplus, and then released when required to meet system demand – in a low carbon manner and while providing other system benefits, such as grid stability and flexibility services.

How will UK energy storage demonstration projects help achieve net zero?

The four longer-duration energy storage demonstration projects will help to achieve the UK’s plan for net zero by balancing the intermittency of renewable energy, creating more options for sustainable, low-cost energy storage in the UK.

Could space based solar power help the UK deliver net zero?

This energy generation must at the same time remain affordable, reliable and secure if our economy is to thrive. Space Based Solar Power offers a range of characteristics which could help the UK deliver Net Zero, with a new source of abundant, sustainable power.

What is a battery energy storage system?

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are used to store energy from renewables, like solar and wind, and then release it when the power is needed most. Mark Selvaratnam, project manager of Lakeside Energy Park, said the facility would have a "significant impact" on the country’s clean energy transition.

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.

Can electricity be stored in EDF's existing gas storage facilities?

The final project will explore how electricity, converted into compressed air, can be stored in EDF’s existing gas storage facilities, where EDF Thermal Generation and R&D will partner with io consulting and Hydrostor.