Energy networks and storage

Deployment of battery storage could add as much as 9GWh to the UK's grid system over the next five years

Energy storage allows for flexibility in the timing of when energy is supplied and when it is used. Storage of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels has been commonplace for centuries, and with the increasing use of electricity from variable renewable sources, electricity storage is becoming an integral element in achieving a smart, flexible, resilient energy network. Strategic placement of storage also gives the potential to avoid otherwise necessary network upgrades.

Join us for a one-day conference on energy storage at the International Festival of Business in Liverpool in June 2018 and learn about the recent technologies in this area.
Read our Energy World articles on how energy storage fits into strategies for carbon reduction
Learn about recent public funding for research and development of energy storage on our policy milestone website.

What's new?

Study shows CO2 storage is a ‘secure climate mitigation tool’

2018-6-14
New research shows that captured carbon dioxide (CO2) can be stored safely for thousands of years by injecting the liquefied gas deep underground into the microscopic pore spaces of common rocks....

Upscaling energy storage technology

2018-5-1
With a raft of companies developing grid-scale energy storage projects at the moment, Andrew Williams looks at the technologies in the pipeline and prospects for storage in the wider energy sector.

Energy storage – how to maximise its potential?

2018-5-1
The role that battery energy storage will play in the UK’s electricity systems depends on a host of factors. Energy World speaks to Andy Hadland AMEI from Arenko Group about how to enable the g...

First co-located battery storage at river hydro schemes

2018-5-1
Barn Energy, the developer and owner three of the largest river hydro projects to be built in the UK in the past 20 years, has deployed battery units alongside two of them – at Thrybergh (pictu...

Georgia to boost energy security with new underground gas storage facility

2018-2-16
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is planning to lend €100mn to Georgia to convert a depleted oil field at the Samgori South Dome, in the east of the country, into an underground storage facil...

Design, construction, modification, maintenance and decommissioning of filling stations (known as the Blue Book)

2018
The fourth edition of Design, construction, modification, maintenance and decommissioning of filling stations (also known as the Blue Book) is essential reading for all those involved in the design, c...

EI Research report: Investigation into the possible risks arising from the presence and operation of lithium-ion (rechargeable) button cell energised devices in potentially flammable atmospheres associated with transport fuels

2018
This report was undertaken to assess the possible ignition risks posed by rechargeable lithium-ion button cell energised devices in potentially explosive atmospheres associated with transport fuels.Th...

Assessing and managing the risk of arc flash

2018
The objective of this publication is to provide a practical approach to the management of arc flash risk within electrical installations. It provides general guidance on the causes of arc flash events...

G+ Safe by Design workshop report: WTG access and egress

2018
This publication is available to download for free for registered users.The latest G+ Global Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation (G+) Safe by Design workshop focused on the issues associated ...

EI Research report: Review of aviation fuel hydrant emergency shutdown systems

2018
The purpose of this research report was to conduct a detailed review of the standards used and practices followed at various airports concerning the fuel hydrant ESD systems, as well as any legislativ...

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Energy storage systems conference

This important event will provide a wide array of technological approaches to managing our power supply in order to create a more resilient energy infrastructure and bring cost savings to utilities and consumers.