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Matthew Lynas
Matthew Lynas joined pv magazine as features editor in 2023. An experienced business-to-business journalist, Matthew is responsible for features in our monthly global print title. Previously, he served as editor of a leading UK retail magazine, covering a broad range of issues including sustainability projects in the grocery and FMCG sectors.
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LiNa Energy opens sodium battery pilot manufacturing line in UK
10 kWh sodium-metal-chloride batteries will be build at new site in Lancaster, England. Start-up LiNa is targeting markets with harsh climates during initial rollout and intends to produce 100 kWh systems following 10 kWh trial projects.
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UK LDES cap-and-floor auction attracts 171 bids in first window
First cap-and-floor application window attracts sufficient capacity to meet expected long-duration energy storage targets, according to Ofgem. The energy regulator will now consult industry stakeholders on a financial framework for the support scheme.
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‘UK heat pumps require massive energy storage fleet’
Researchers in the United Kingdom estimate around 175 TWh of hydrogen and compressed air energy storage (CAES) capacity will be needed to fully decarbonize heating in the country. Researcher Bruno Cardenas told pv magazine when domestic heat demand is fully electrified, average annual electricity demand and peak load in the grid will be 26% and 70% higher than current levels, respectively.
UK thermal storage subsidy proposed, new heat battery standard in development
Heat batteries could be eligible for grant support if plans to expand the scope of the UK Boiler Upgrade Scheme go ahead. The UK government is now consulting with industry stakeholders before finalizing changes to subsidy.
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