Research and analysis

Benefits of long-duration electricity storage

The role and requirements for long-duration electricity storage and associated system impacts.

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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Benefits of long-duration electricity storage

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Benefits of long-duration electricity storage:methodological annex

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Details

This research provides insight into the requirements for long-duration electricity storage between 2030 and 2050, and the associated impacts on the Great Britain electricity system.

BEIS commissioned AFRY to undertake the modelling and produce this report.

It relates to the July 2021 Call for evidence on facilitating the deployment of large-scale and long-duration electricity storage.

Published 3 August 2022