- The UK government has awarded an innovative energy storage project developed in Edinburgh £9.4m.
- The government said maximising the potential of renewables would increase the resilience of the UK’s electricity grid while maximising value for money.
Synchrostor plans to build a 1MW demonstration plant which will be able to charge, store and discharge energy for 10 hours. The test facility has been designed to outperform current battery technology. The funding has been awarded under the Longer Duration Energy Storage competition.
Energy Security Minister Graham Stuart described the business, which will create a Pumped Thermal Energy Storage (PTES) system, as “pioneering”. He added: “Storing energy for extended periods is vital to build a robust and secure energy system and ensure that renewable energy is used efficiently.
Stuart said, “I’m delighted that Scotland’s PTES Demonstrator project is receiving government backing to make it a reality. There is a lot of talent in our UK industries, and it’s great to see them playing a role in the nation’s energy security.” The government said maximising the potential of renewables would increase the resilience of the UK’s electricity grid while maximising value for money.