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Leading the charge: the crucial role of battery energy storage on the road to net zero – Harmony Energy

The UK’s battery storage industry has grown rapidly, but more must be done for the technology to make a vital contribution to net-zero targets, writes Peter Kavanagh, CEO of UK BESS developer Harmony Energy.

Posted on Nov 28, 2024

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... The UK was the birthplace of coal power, and now, over 140 years later, it’s the first major economy to give it up, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s journey towards a sustainable energy future.

With UK electricity no longer produced from burning coal, it’s time to focus on a future built on generating renewable energy from sources such as wind and solar. But given the intermittent nature of these sources, how can the UK lead the way in the energy transition? The answer: battery energy storage systems.

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