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RWE To Build Large-Scale Storage At Hambach Mine

The title of this post is the same as that of this press release from RWE.

These four bullet points act as sub-headings.

  • 236 megawatts capacity and 470 megawatt-hours storage capacity
  • First battery containers have been delivered; commissioning is planned for 2027
  • Large-scale storage system balances fluctuations in the electricity grid in fractions of a second
  • RWE currently constructing around 1.7 Gigawatts of battery storage capacity in Germany

This first paragraph gives some more details.

RWE is continuing to expand its battery storage portfolio and is constructing a new large-scale storage facility on the site of the Hambach opencast mine. The battery storage facility is being built near the village of Niederzier in the district of Düren. Preparatory work on a three-hectare site began at the end of 2025. The first of a total of 128 lithium-ion battery containers have already been delivered. The large-scale storage facility will have a capacity of 236 megawatts (MW) and a storage capacity of 470 megawatt-hours (MWh). The facility is scheduled to come on stream in 2027.

Note.

  1. According to the Wikipedia entry for the Hambach opencast mine, it was used to mine lignite or brown coal.
  2. The battery will be a two-hour battery.
  3. The site was originally the Hambach Forest, of which only ten percent remains, as the rest has been cut down because of the mining.
  4. The pit is 500 metres deep.
  5. Full cessation of lignite mining planned by 2030 as part of Germany’s coal phase-out.

The site is being gradually transformed into a reclaimed landscape, including the future Hambach lake.

It is well-worth reading the whole Wikipedia entry for the Hambach opencast mine.

 

August 3, 2026 Posted by | Energy, Energy Storage, Environment | , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

UK Army Commissions 1.7GWh/year Solar Project At Larkhill Garrison

The title of this post, is the same as that of this article on the Solar Power Portal.

This is the sub-heading.

The installation spans 2.5 hectares and comprises more than 4,000 PV panels.

These three paragraphs give a few more details.

The project forms part of the Army’s Project Prometheus programme, which is deploying rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV systems across suitable sites on the Army estate. It was delivered by Aspire Defence Services on behalf of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO).

The Ministry of Defence is also partnered with Great British Energy to deploy solar across its sites.

The commissioning follows an expansion of solar capacity at Larkhill this year through the addition of the ground-mounted array and four rooftop PV installations.

Note.

  1. Larkhill has a Wikipedia entry.
  2. Larkhill is part of the Salisbury Plain Training Area, which also has a Wikipedia entry.
  3. The Salisbury Plain Training Area takes up 11 % of the County of Wiltshire and is as large as the Isle of Wight.

There certainly would appear to be plenty of space for 4,000 solar panels.

Does The Army’s Project Prometheus Programme Include Batteries?

I asked Google AI, the question in the title of this section and received this reply.

The British Army’s Project Prometheus primarily focuses on generating renewable energy through solar PV systems, though specific related net-zero initiatives on the defense estate incorporate separate energy storage components like batteries.

Project Prometheus Overview

Core focus: Deploying ground-mounted and rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays across the military estate.

Main goal: Increase green energy supply, cut carbon emissions, and reduce grid electricity dependency.

Integration with Energy Storage

Solar focus: Primary Project Prometheus installations route generated electricity directly to local military buildings or export surpluses back to the national grid.

Associated storage: While standalone solar arrays under Prometheus distribute power dynamically, separate broader sustainability and pilot schemes across the military net-zero portfolio—such as Project Taurus or thermal storage trials—run alongside it to evaluate localized battery storage capabilities.

Project Prometheus would appear to be a typical well-designed solar power programme.

Project Taurus

Project Taurus has been mentioned and Google AI gave me this overview.

Project Taurus in the UK Ministry of Defence refers to a sustainable energy initiative by the British Army to construct solar-powered carports featuring electric vehicle (EV) charging ports and battery storage, starting at Army Headquarters in Andover.

It looks to me, that Project Taurus could have applications outside the military.

 

July 23, 2026 Posted by | Design, Energy, Energy Storage | , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

SSE Energy Solutions Powers Ascot’s Shift To Electrification With One Of UK Sport’s Largest Rooftop Solar Projects

The title of this post, is the same as that of this press release from SSE.

The press release starts with these three bullet points.

  • System expected to generate approx. 569,000 kWh of renewable electricity annually, reducing reliance on fossil fuel power
  • Installation to supply around 9% of Ascot’s annual electricity needs
  • Helps improve energy resilience and cost predictability through on-site generation

These first two paragraphs add more details.

Ascot Racecourse has taken a major step in electrifying its operations with the completion of a large rooftop solar installation, delivered in partnership with SSE Energy Solutions and Ortus Energy. The system, installed across the 480-metre Grandstand roof, includes more than 1,200 solar panels and has a total capacity of 608.04 kWp.

Once fully energised, the project is expected to generate approximately 569,000 kWh of renewable electricity each year. The electricity will be used on site to help power race days, including Royal Ascot, as well as more than 180 non-racing events hosted at the venue annually. By generating electricity at source, Ascot can reduce its reliance on grid electricity generated from fossil fuels and strengthen the resilience of its operations.

The installation will meet around 9% of Ascot’s total annual electricity demand.

I have a few thoughts.

The Scheme Is Delivered Via A Long-Term Power Purchase Agreement

This is the last paragraph of the press release.

Delivered via a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA), the project requires no upfront capital investment from Ascot. SSE Energy Solutions funds the installation, while Ortus Energy designs, installs and operates the system — enabling Ascot to access renewable electricity with long-term price visibility and reduced exposure to volatile fossil fuel markets.

It looks like King Charles III, who owns Ascot racecourse, hasn’t had to put any cash up front.

What Is The Capacity Of Ascot Racecourse?

Google AI said this.

Ascot Racecourse has a maximum race-day capacity of 70,000 guests, which was reduced from 80,000 to manage crowd density and improve the overall customer experience. The venue is divided into several enclosures, each with its own limit to maintain a comfortable environment during premier events like Royal Ascot.

It may be only the third largest horse racing venue in the UK, but it is probably larger than most sports stadiums.

Which Other Stadiums Have  Or Plan To Have Solar Panels In The UK?

A quick use of Google AI found these.

  • Hampshire Cricket Stadium
  • London Stadium
  • Principality Stadium
  • Queen’s

I suspect this list could grow fairly quickly.

Could SSE Be Using Ascot Racecourse To Sell Solar Roofs?

Consider.

  • Ascot racecourse is one of the most prestigious venues in the UK.
  • Ascot racecourse has its own dedicated railway station.
  • There are twenty-six race days per year.
  • Both codes of horse-racing are featured.
  • Some meetings are followed by live music.
  • I suspect flying drones about the stands to show off the solar panels could be arranged.
  • Catering should be top notch.
  • Everything for a high-class sales-presentation should be available.

Ascot racecourse could be an ideal venue to sell large solar roofs to owners of sports stadia or other large buildings.

 

 

June 24, 2026 Posted by | Artificial Intelligence, Energy, Sport, Transport/Travel | , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Future Of Drax Power Station

This first paragraph from the Wikipedia entry for Drax power station gives a factual  description of the power station.

Drax power station is a large biomass power station in Drax, North Yorkshire, England. It has a 2.6 GW capacity for biomass and had a 1.29 GW capacity for coal that was retired in 2021. Its name comes from the nearby village of Drax. It is situated on the River Ouse between Selby and Goole. Its generating capacity of 3,906 megawatts (MW), which includes the shut down coal units, is the highest of any power station in the United Kingdom, providing about 6% of the United Kingdom’s electricity supply.

This second extract from Wikipedia gives details of its current biomass contract and subsidy.

Drax’s subsidy scheme was scheduled to end in 2027, with Drax arguing for an extension to 2030. In February 2025, the UK government extended its operation from 2027 to 2031, but at a reduced 27% maximum load factor using 100% sustainable wood, so it would run “less than half as often as it currently does”, generally only at times of high electricity demand. Drax was given a contract for difference at £113/MWh in 2012 pounds, CPI inflation linked so about £155/MWh in 2025.

Note.

  1. Rishi Sunak’s Government extended the contract.
  2. It will now run on 100% sustainable wood, which includes sources like sawmill residues, forest thinnings and certain agricultural products.
  3. It has a similar type of contract to wind farms and energy storage.

I asked Google AI,”Does Drax Power Station Provide Grid Stability?, and received this answer.

Yes, Drax Power Station—along with its affiliated hydro assets—provides critical grid stability to the UK. As the UK’s power grid shifts toward intermittent renewables like wind and solar, Drax’s dispatchable generation and specialized system support services help maintain a secure electricity network.

The key stability services provided by the Drax portfolio include:

Inertia: Drax’s large spinning turbines and pumped hydro facilities provide vital inertia to the grid. This acts like a shock absorber, helping to control changes in frequency (maintaining 50Hz) and preventing power cuts.

Reactive Power: The facilities help manage voltage support and move power efficiently across different parts of the network.

Dispatchable Power: Unlike weather-dependent generation, Drax’s biomass and hydro plants can be ramped up or down on demand, providing firm capacity and flexible response to real-time grid needs.

Pumped Storage Support: Through its subsidiary Cruachan Power Station in Scotland, Drax operates a pumped hydro storage plant that actively balances supply and demand and holds specialized stability contracts with the National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO).

So if you love or loathe the power station, it does a lot more than burn biomass to generate electricity.

Drax Power Station And Eastern Green Link Two

The Eastern Green Link Two web site is here.

This is the sub-heading

Eastern Green Link 2 (known as EGL2) is one of the most significant strategic energy infrastructure developments the UK has seen in recent years, connecting the north of Scotland to Yorkshire via the sea.

These two initial paragraphs gives more details.

EGL2 is a 505km electricity superhighway which will enable the transfer of power from Scotland to England (and vice versa) via a subsea cable. This two-gigawatt high voltage direct current (HVDC) cable is connecting Peterhead in Aberdeenshire and Drax in North Yorkshire and once operational, will carry enough electricity to power two million homes.

EGL2 will scale up the UK’s capacity to transport home-produced clean energy, predominantly from offshore wind, from where it is generated to where there is demand. By doing so it will increase the security, resilience, and stability of the UK’s transmission network.

EGL2 is the second of a planned seven interconnectors between Scotland and the South.

The first was the Western HVDC Link between Hunterston in Scotland and Flintshire Bridge in Wales, which became operational in 2013.

EGL2 will go between Peterhead in Scotland and Drax power station.

So electricity from Scotland will be able to replace up to two GW of the biomass, that Drax power station currently uses as fuel.

Drax And Solar Power

This Google Map shows Drax power station.

If Drax wanted to add solar power to the site, I’m sure it would be possible.

  • There is plenty of space.
  • There is a substantial connection to the electricity grid.

After the purchase of Bluefield Solar Income Fund, Drax probably are well-placed to develop as much solar-power as they need.

 

 

 

 

 

June 3, 2026 Posted by | Artificial Intelligence, Energy, Energy Storage | , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

The March Of The Batteries

One of my Google alerts picked up this story from the Solar Power Portal, which is entitled Gresham House To Acquire 480MW BESS, Completes Financing On 397MW Portfolio.

This is the sub-heading.

Gresham House Energy Storage Fund signed a Sale and Purchase agreement (SPA) for the conditional acquisition of a 480MW BESS project, while also completing funding on a 397MW portfolio that will begin construction.

I asked Google AI, “How Big Is Gresham Houuse’s Portfolio Of Batteries?” an received this answer.

Gresham House Energy Storage Fund (GRID) operates a portfolio exceeding 1GW of utility-scale battery capacity in the UK, with an active pipeline of future and recently financed projects.

Their operational capacity features:

Operational Capacity: Exceeds 1GW (approx. 1,072MW/1,701MWh) across dozens of sites.

Market Share: Owns roughly 17% to 20% of all utility-scale batteries in Great Britain.

Haven’t they done well!

When Will Highview Power Complete The Carrington Battery?

Highview Power is building a 50 MW/300 MWh liquid air battery at Carrington, near Manchester.

I asked Google AI,the title of this section and received this reply.

Highview Power’s Carrington liquid air energy storage facility in Greater Manchester is scheduled to be operational by late 2026.

The grid stabilization phase is set to begin early in the year, with full long-duration operations following shortly after.The £300 million project at the Trafford Low Carbon Energy Park is a pioneering commercial-scale “cryobattery” that liquefies and stores air to capture excess renewable energy.

Key details of the completed facility:

Capacity: 300 MWh of storage (delivering 50 MW for six hours)

Reach: Capable of supplying electricity to approximately 480,000 homes

Technology: Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES)

When Will Highview Power Complete The Livingstone Battery?

Highview Power is building a300 MW/3.2 GWh liquid air battery at Livingstone near Glasgow.

I asked Google AI, the title of this section and received this reply.

Highview Power is not currently building a battery in Livingstone. They are developing a major \(2.5 \text{ GWh}\) liquid air energy storage (LAES) plant in Hunterston, Scotland, which is scheduled to come online by 2030.

According to the Highview Power web site, a 300 MW/3.2 GWh “cryobattery” is being built at the site.

How Much Offshore Wind Power Will Be Installed This Year?

In UK Offshore Wind In 2030 – Calculated May 2026, I said that 2635 MW would be commissioned this year.

Conclusion

We’re running hard, but will we keep ahead of the tsunami of offshore wind and solar panels we are installing.

In UK Offshore Wind In 2030 – Calculated May 2026, my latest calculations show that by 2036, we will have installed 61,337 MW of offshore wind alone.

How Many Of Their 300 MW/3.2 GWh Liquid Air Batteries Do Highview Power Think They Can Install?

I asked Google AI, the title of this section and received this reply.

Highview Power plans to install several of their 300 MW/3.2 GWh “Millennium Series” cryogenic plants. They are specifically developing two initial flagship sites in the UK, with the intention to scale up rapidly over the next decade to capture a significant share of national long-duration energy storage targets.

 

Highview Power is executing a multi-billion-pound programme to build out these multi-technology storage facilities, which combine liquid air energy storage and lithium-ion batteries.

The two primary 3.2 GWh projects advancing through the UK regulatory system include:

Hunterston, North Ayrshire (Scotland): Slated as the first of the Millennium Series, designed to provide up to 3.2 GWh of capacity (powering around 650,000 homes).It is advancing through the regulatory assessment and construction phases.

Killingholme, Lincolnshire (England): A second 3.2 GWh facility.

Both the Hunterston and Killingholme sites were deemed eligible for support under the UK government’s “cap and floor” super-battery scheme.

Two 300 MW/3.2 GWh “Millennium Series” cryogenic plants will do very nicely!

Engineering is the science of the possible, whereas politics is dreams of the impossible.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May 27, 2026 Posted by | Artificial Intelligence, Energy, Energy Storage | , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Gas-Fired Power Still Looks A Safe Bet For Centrica In The Renewables Era

I feel rather surprisingly, the title of this post, is the same as this article on the Guardian.

You’d think, that they would be critical of Centrica for keeping the gas power stations going.

But this is the sub-heading.

There will still be a need to have gas in the wings to keep the lights on, so the financials stack up on Severn plant purchase.

So why should Centrica buy a 832 MW closed cycle gas fired power station?

These posts describe, what Centrica have done at Brigg with another closed cycle gas fired power station.

Will Centrica be taking closed cycle gas fired power stations and making them more efficient to provide the back up to wind farms, when wind is having an off day?

I wouldn’t be surprised, if Centrica put a big battery on the two sites, as after all they are a godparent to Highview Power.

Are there any more closed cycle gas fired power stations, that they can acquire?

I asked, Google AI,”How many closed cycle gas fired power stations are there in the uk?” and received this answer.

As of early 2026, there are approximately 35 active combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power stations—often referred to as closed-cycle—in the UK.

These plants provide the bulk of the UK’s gas-fired capacity, totaling roughly 30-35 GW along with smaller, single-cycle (OCGT) plants which are used for backup.

Total Capacity: The total capacity of all gas-fired generation (CCGT and others) is approximately 35.7 GW.

Role in Power Mix: CCGTs are highly efficient and provide baseload power, while OCGT plants (about 14+ sites) are typically used for peak demand.

Key Locations: Major plants include Pembroke (RWE), Staythorpe (RWE), Didcot B (RWE), and Connah’s Quay (Uniper).

These plants remain the largest single source of electricity generation on the UK grid, though they are increasingly being paired with carbon capture proposals.

I think, that Engineer Baldrick is now working for Centrica and he has a cunning plan to use efficient CCGT power stations to back up the wind.

Consider.

  • Severn power station is an 832 MW combined cycle power plant running on natural gas, which is located near Newport in South Wales.
  • 4.5 GW of offshore wind is to be built near Port Talbot.
  • Will some hydrogen generated by HiiROC be used to part-fire Severn power station and reduce its carbon footprint.
  • South Wales can easily find space for a couple of Highview 300 MW/3.2 GWh CRYOBatteries.
  • It would be useful to have a good-sized hydrogen store in South Wales.

That mix would surely provide enough reliable power for green steelmaking and a few data centres.

 

 

 

May 8, 2026 Posted by | Energy Storage, Hydrogen, Energy, Artificial Intelligence | , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Europe: New Fund To Upgrade Solar And Wind Assets With Battery Storage

The title of this post, is the same as that of this article on Review Energy.

This is the sub-heading.

The Aream Group has launched a new European investment vehicle targeting the renewable energy sector, with a strategy that combines power generation, storage and electricity marketing.

These three paragraphs add more details to the story.

The Clean Energy Future Fund II (CEFF II) will focus on integrating renewable generation assets with battery storage systems to improve the use of grid connections, which are increasingly scarce across European markets. According to Markus W. Voigt, Executive Chairman of aream Group, the hybrid model is designed to respond to growing volatility in electricity markets.

“With this hybrid approach, we are leveraging the changes and increased volatility in the European electricity markets for the benefit of our investors,” Voigt said.

The fund will primarily invest in Europe, with a particular focus on Germany, and will build on an existing portfolio of operational assets. A central element of the strategy is the addition of battery storage to solar and wind farms, allowing them to evolve from pure generation assets into providers of grid services.

I have a Google Alert which looks for “Energy Storage Fund” and this story was one of nine substantial stories.

This story talks about €400 million and two others talk about €300 million and AU $ 1.4 billion, respectively.

So hopefully, this money will help to mop up some of the energy wasted, when wind farms are curtailed.

Certainly, these funds don’t seem to have difficulty finding money to invest.

April 30, 2026 Posted by | Energy, Energy Storage, Finance & Investment | , , , , , | Leave a comment

Centrica Tackles Difficult Terrain To Deliver Sustainable Solar Solution For Derbyshire Manufacturer

The title of this post is the same as that of this press release from Centrica.

This is the sub-heading.

Centrica Business Solutions has successfully completed a bespoke solar farm for Carpenter Ltd, a Glossop based manufacturer, overcoming significant terrain challenges to help the business take a major step towards a sustainable future.

These two paragraphs add some more detail.

  1. Built on a 14.62% sloped bank – a location once considered unsuitable for development – the project required careful planning, specialist machinery, and adaptive engineering techniques to ensure safe, efficient installation in mud-heavy winter months. Most solar farms are installed on flat ground; this project demanded a fully customised approach.
  2. The new solar array comprises 1,666 panels generating 1,025 MWh of renewable energy per year. This will help Carpenter Ltd cut carbon emissions by 116,150 kg CO₂ in the first year alone, reduce energy costs, and strengthen local economic resilience by supporting sustainable manufacturing jobs in the region.

This is a picture of the site from Centrica.

Google AI says the array is around a MW.

How many other difficult solar installations can be developed using good old-fashioned construction and engineering techniques?

April 15, 2026 Posted by | Business, Energy, Manufacturing | , , | 1 Comment

Shares Available In ‘UK-First’ Community-Owned Battery Energy Storage System

The title of this post is the same as that on this article on Solar Power Portal.

This is the sub-heading.

Low Carbon Hub, an Oxfordshire-based developer of community-owned renewable energy projects, is inviting investment in the 3MW/12MWh BESS.

These four paragraphs add more details.

Consumers have the opportunity to invest in the UK’s ‘first’ community-owned battery energy storage system (BESS).

Low Carbon Hub, an Oxfordshire-based developer of community-owned renewable energy projects, is inviting investment in the 3MW/12MWh BESS, which is co-located with the Ray Valley solar power plant.

At one time the largest community-owned solar development in the UK, the 19MW Ray Valley solar project came online in 2022.

Low Carbon Hub now plans to install battery energy storage at the site to “ensure more clean energy is used, and more money is generated for communities,” it said. As such, members of the public and organisations can buy shares in the Community Energy Fund through direct impact investing platform Ethex.

I think we could see more of this in the future.

 

March 26, 2026 Posted by | Energy, Energy Storage, Finance & Investment | , , , , | Leave a comment

The Liquid Air Alternative To Fossil Fuels

The title of this post, is the same as that of this article on the BBC Future Web Site.

It is also one of the best articles, I’ve read on the economics of liquid-air energy storage.

This is the sub-heading.

An overlooked technology for nearly 50 years, the world’s largest liquid air energy storage facility is finally set to power up in 2026. It’s hoping to compete with grid-scale lithium batteries and hydro to store clean power, and reduce the need to fall back on fossil fuels.

These three introductory paragraphs add detail to the project.

As the world’s use of renewable electricity soars, surpassing coal for the first time, the need to store that energy when the Sun isn’t shining and the wind isn’t blowing is growing in step. While some turn to grid-scale lithium batteries and others to pumped hydro, a small but growing industry is convinced there’s a better solution still: batteries that rely on air.

Near the village of Carrington in north-west England, the foundations are being laid for the world’s largest commercial-scale liquid air energy storage facility, one of the first of its kind. The site will eventually become an array of industrial machinery and a number of large storage tanks, filled with air that has been compressed and cooled so much it has become a liquid, using renewable energy surplus to demand. The stored energy can be discharged later when demand exceeds supply.

If the project succeeds, more will follow. The site’s developers Highview Power are confident that liquid air energy storage will make it easier for countries to replace fossil fuels with clean renewable energy – though at present, the technology is expensive. But as the need for clean energy storage surges, they’re betting the balance will tip in favour of liquid air.

The BBC article, seems to have been written with input from Shaylin Cetegen, a chemical engineer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), who studies energy storage systems.

Topics discussed include.

  • The intermittency problem of renewables and how this gives problems for the stability of electricity grids.
  • The switchable nature of fossil-fuel power generation.
  • A big part of the solution is to store the surplus energy so that it can be released when it’s needed. Think of it like an electricity deposit account!
  • For decades, the main form of energy storage has been pumped hydro. In 2021, the world had 160 GW of pumped hydro capacity. The UK has a total of just 3 GW in Scotland and Wales! But more is on the way!
  • Recently, large-scale battery storage systems have risen to the challenge and installed capacity has risen from 55.7 GW in 2023 to 150 GW / 348 GWh in 2025.
  • The liquid air solution is then explained.
  • A grid-scale stop-gap, that is the 30 MW/300 MWh Manchester hybrid liquid-air battery, is then described.
  • In August 2026, the battery is set to begin operating.
  • An alternative way of stabilising the grid will be provided.
  • It will come online in two stages, says Highview Power CEO Richard Butland.
  • Then in 2027 the liquid air storage is expected to begin fully operating.

Highview Power will make money by trading electricity, as pumped storage operators do.

The penultimate section of the article looks at the bottom line and comes to these conclusions.

Instead, she says governments could support the technology. In her study, subsidising the initial capital costs to set up the systems “could be a viable approach to achieve economic viability in the short term”, she says.

Furthermore, faster uptake of renewables would increase energy price volatility, making energy storage more economically viable.

Cetegen makes a final point in favour of liquid air energy storage: it’s cheap. Energy storage technologies are often assessed using a metric called the “levelised cost of storage”, which estimates how much each unit of stored energy costs over the lifespan of the project. For liquid air, this can be as low as $45 (£34) per megawatt-hour – compared to $120 (£89) for pumped hydro and $175 (£130) for lithium-ion batteries.

“While none of these storage methods are likely economically viable right now without policy support, liquid air energy storage stands out as a particularly cost-effective option for large-scale storage,” Cotegen says.

Ultimately, Butland expects electricity grids to rely on a mix of storage technologies. Pumped hydro is extremely effective and works for decades, but it’s location-dependent because it needs a water supply. Meanwhile, batteries are highly efficient and can be placed anywhere, but need to be replaced after about 10 years. Liquid air has the advantage that it can store energy for longer than batteries, with minimal losses.

As any country enters the green transition, its electricity grid needs to be remodelled to cope. “We’re rebuilding all grids globally, based on new generation,” says Butland. And that could well mean a lot of liquid air energy storage.

 

March 21, 2026 Posted by | Energy, Energy Storage | , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

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