StorTera Ltd, based in Edinburgh, will receive £5.02 million to build a prototype demonstrator of their sustainable, efficient, and highly energy dense single liquid flow battery (SLIQ) technology. SLIQwill offer flexibility to the grid by storing electricity which can then be released when weather dependent technologies. Dr. Gavin Park, CEO, StorTera Ltd said: Patrick Dupeyrat, Director EDF R&DUK said: Stephen Crosher, Chief Executive of RheEnergise Ltd said: Andrew Bissell, CEO, Sunamp said: Dr Rob Barthorpe from the University of Sheffield said: The £68 million Longer Duration Energy Storage Demonstration competition is funded through the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy's £1 billion Net Zero.
How much funding will UK energy storage projects receive in 2022?
This announcement follows the £32.8 million funding awarded to 5 UK energy storage projects across the country in November 2022 to create first-of-a-kind prototypes of their technology. A total of £69 million of funding has been awarded so far through this programme, helping to drive innovative technologies such as energy storage.
Which energy storage projects are receiving funding today?
The energy storage projects receiving funding today include: Sunamp's EXTEND project, East Lothian, Scotland – will receive £149,893 for a feasibility study to further develop the storage duration of their thermal batteries.
Accelerating the uptake of energy storage technology will also mean National Grid can balance the grid by activating storage systems instead of asking certain power generation technologies to switch off, further reducing costs to the taxpayer. Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero Graham Stuart said:
What is energy storage funding & why is it important?
The funding announced today is a key step towards supporting the development and commercialisation of innovative energy storage technologies, in turn supporting the UK's transition to relying on renewables, while also encouraging private investment and new green jobs.
How is National Grid funding Phase 2?
Funding for Phase 2 involves building and commissioning prototypes to demonstrate the technologies. Constraint payments remain the most efficient option for National Grid to keep Britain's lights on and are only used when there is excess supply.
Will the UK start investing in long-duration energy storage?
The UK government has launched its consultation on its proposals for kickstarting investment into long-duration energy storage (LDES).