Battery energy storage: The key to a sustainable and secure power grid

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Grid connection bottlenecks, planning issues and high capital expenditure are holding back the roll-out of battery infrastructure in the UK, writes Masdar's Husain Al Meer

The UK has ambitious plans to decarbonise its electricity systems by 2035. The transition away from fossil fuels is part of a wider strategy to achieve greater energy security and independence through...

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