RENEWABLE ENERGY
and expanded. The gas created is used to power a turbine, creating clean electricity. No fuel is required in this process. Waste cold from this process is captured by the cold
store and later recycled to enhance liquifi cation eff iciency. In addition, the thermal store captures waste heat from the recharge in the thermal store, thereby increasing operational eff iciency. Highview Power’s LAES allows for a clean energy
supply all year round and can meet energy demands on a reactive basis. This solution is not limited by geographical requirements, meaning it can supply clean energy across the country. Chris O’Shea, group chief executive, Centrica said:
“The energy transition is an opportunity that is likely to transform lives across the UK, it will create new jobs and reduce energy costs for households. But with a changing energy mix, and more intermittency from renewables, we have to explore new, innovative ways to store energy so that our customers have electricity available when the wind doesn’t blow and the sun doesn’t shine. Low carbon storage is an essential part of the solution.”
Highview Power’s LAES
allows for a clean energy supply all year round and can meet energy demands on a reactive basis
FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS Highview Power will not stop with the Carrington facility; it is also planning four large-scale 2.5GWh facilities, requiring a total estimated investment of £3bn. A fast roll- out across the UK will be possible owing to the strategic sites picked for these facilities, aligning with UK LDES support mechanisms. This will help with National Grid ESO’s future energy scenario plans. Richard Butland, co-founder and CEO of Highview
Power says: “There is no energy transition without storage. The UK’s investment in world-leading off shore wind and renewables requires a national long-duration energy storage programme to capture excess wind and support the grid’s transformation.” Julian Leslie, director and chief engineer of National
Grid ESO says: “Integrating long-duration energy storage into the grid is going to be vital to delivering the UK’s long-term energy strategy. Our recent future energy scenarios report shows that 4GW of liquid air storage will be required over the coming decades. Highview’s plans are welcomed to support this target and help us on the journey to a 100% zero-carbon electricity system.” This project demonstrates the UKIB’s commitment
to investing in technologies that are critical for the net zero transition as well as supporting the UK’s regional and local economic growth.
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