UK Launches Programme for Ultra-Long Energy Storage

Government launches £28 million funding challenge

The government has launched a £28 million funding challenge to develop energy storage technologies that are capable of supplying electricity for more than 100 hours. The Ultra-Long Duration Energy Storage (Ultra-LDES) Challenge, backed by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), will support projects including advanced batteries and underground hydrogen storage. The aim is to store surplus electricity from renewable sources such as wind and solar and …

UK launches programme for ultra-long energy storage

The government will award grants to developers working on technologies that can store clean energy for more than 100 hours

New clean energy challenge launched to help protect homeowners from energy pricing spikes

A new scheme, known as the Ultra-Long Duration Energy Storage (Ultra-LDES) Challenge, has been launched to encourage tech companies to develop long-term clean energy storage solutions. Backed by £28 million from government through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), innovators will be asked to bid for financial support for projects that will supply at least 100 hours worth of energy to homes and businesses.The launch is the final part of the £102…

New challenge launched to store clean energy for longer and protect households from price spikes