How to invest in battery storage
Under the Inflation Reduction Act, utility-scale energy storage projects can access investment tax credits worth around one-third of capex if construction begins by the end of 2024.
The other advantage is the US federal government's generous subsidy regime. Under the Inflation Reduction Act, utility-scale energy storage projects can access investment tax credits worth around one-third of capex if construction begins by the end of 2024.
Long Duration Electricity Storage investment support scheme will boost investor confidence and unlock billions in funding for vital projects. The UK is a step closer to energy independence as the government launches a new scheme to help build energy storage infrastructure.
Credit: David Pimborough / Shutterstock. The government of the UK has launched a new investment support scheme aimed at bolstering the country's energy storage infrastructure. The initiative aims to encourage the development of long-duration energy storage (LDES) facilities, which have not seen significant investment in nearly four decades.
This model would guarantee a minimum income for developers while capping revenues. Ofgem, the UK's energy regulator, has agreed to oversee the scheme, with the first round for applicants expected to open in 2025. Great Britain currently has 2.8GW of LDES capacity across four pumped storage hydro schemes in Scotland and Wales.
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