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Key Role of Battery Energy Storage System in Achieving Zero Emission Goal

time:2024-11-15

A few days ago, Britain battery Energy Storage Peter Harmony, chief executive officer of system developer Kavanagh Energy company, wrote that although the battery Energy storage industry in Britain is developing rapidly, Energy storage technology still needs to play a more key role in achieving the country's zero emission goal.

Britain is the birthplace of coal-fired power generation. Today, more than 140 years later, the country has become the first economy in the world to give up coal-fired power generation, which will be an important milestone for Britain to move towards a sustainable energy future.

As Britain no longer operates coal-fired power plants, it is time to focus on renewable energy sources such as wind energy and solar energy. Considering the intermittent power generation of these renewable energy sources, how can Britain play a leading role in the energy transformation? The answer is: operate more battery energy storage systems.

After Britain experienced the hottest year and the wettest 18 months on record, it was obvious that the British government needed to make decisive and difficult decisions in the face of climate emergencies. The battery Energy storage system currently operated in the UK is about 5GW, including 17 Energy storage systems operated by Harmony Energy company in the UK, with a total installed capacity of more than 600MW. However, there is still a lot of work to be done to help Britain switch from fossil fuels to clean energy.

Local interests must be emphasized while decarburization

the battery energy storage system provides a variety of services to support the stability of grid operation. It can also store excess power and release power when the grid needs it most. After a turbulent period in the UK energy market, the importance of energy security and reducing imported electricity has never been so prominent as it is now.

Without the growth of installed capacity of battery energy storage systems and renewable energy generation facilities (such as solar energy and wind energy), Britain would face a huge power gap and continue to rely on imports. Expanding the deployment scale of battery energy storage system can help ease the uncertainty of power grid operation and ultimately help users reduce energy costs.

Although the battery energy storage system has brought great benefits, it is equally important to get the support of local people and communities. Initiatives such as biodiversity enhancement, Community funds, philanthropy and event sponsorship, as well as other opportunities introduced by developers, can help the community economy flourish with energy storage projects.

Challenges faced by UK battery energy storage industry

most battery energy storage projects in Britain were built without government subsidies or taxpayer funds. They must be built close to substations, which in turn reduces operating costs, making them more economical and feasible. In addition, it also has the additional advantage of combining energy infrastructure without affecting the wider landscape.

In any industry, the deployment of new technologies may attract the attention of the public and local governments. Ensuring the safety of battery energy storage projects must be the top priority. Since there are more than 140 battery energy storage systems operating in Britain, battery energy storage system developers and operators must continue to workBuild trust in the community.

From the very beginning, developers and operators of energy storage systems have been committed to ensuring the safety of operation teams and surrounding communities through health and safety standards. This effort is supported by advanced technology, skilled experts, strict compliance with regulations and comprehensive safety guidelines.

Getting support from local people and communities is the key to the development of energy storage industry. Public consultation, community participation opportunities, site visits and other activities provide a good opportunity in the whole planning process to demonstrate strict security measures and explain the reasons for deploying and operating the energy storage system locally, and clarify the decisions made when implementing development.

Solve the problem of low operational efficiency

an urgent problem facing the industry is the low operating efficiency of the UK power system. Battery Energy Storage System operators often face such setbacks: in the balance mechanism (the main source of income of battery energy storage system), battery energy storage system is replaced by more expensive and less efficient natural gas power plants. Power system operators (ESO) recognize this problem and attribute it to IT system aging. They are implementing multiple upgrades and modifications, and fully realize the benefits brought by the battery energy storage system, such as improving the overall efficiency and energy security of the power system and reducing the energy bills of consumers.

The future development of the UK battery energy storage market is full of hope and challenges. According to the forecast of Grid company National, the power Grid operator will increase the capacity of the energy storage system currently in operation by 10 times in the next six to ten years to meet the growing demand. This expansion is crucial to improving the efficiency of the power system and supporting the British government to achieve the grand goal of decarburization of the power system by 2030.

Despite the challenges, the demand and support for battery energy storage systems are still strong. As the UK continues to develop and deploy advanced energy storage solutions, more streamlined planning processes and grid functions must be advocated to support this critical infrastructure. The road to the goal of net zero emission is not without obstacles, but the British government is trying to solve these problems.

Battery energy storage system is not only a supplementary technology of renewable energy, but also an important part of Britain's national net zero strategy. Developers and operators of battery energy storage systems are committed to promoting this technology and ensuring its safe operation, actively advocating better planning processes, the deployment of more energy storage systems in Britain can pave the way for a more sustainable future.