Smart energy storage system welcome consultation

What changes will the SMART plan make to electricity storage?

No specific changes for large-scale, long duration electricity storage. This means implementing the changes in the smart plan, such as innovation funding, and individual changes to remove market barriers for all types of storage.

What does a government consultation mean for energy smart appliances?

The consultation also sets out proposals to develop comprehensive governance arrangements between government, regulators, and industry to support implementation of these proposals, and seeks views on ongoing work by government to establish system-level cyber security requirements for energy smart appliances.

What is a smart energy system?

The Call for Evidence proposes definitions of a “smart energy system” and “flexibility”. These focus on the role of information technology in providing the ability “to integrate the actions of users”.

What is smart secure electricity systems (SSEs)?

The Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) Programme is designed to create the technical and regulatory frameworks to enable the untapped flexibility from small scale devices, such as domestic electric vehicle charge points and heat pumps.

How can storage technology support the electricity system?

Depending on the generation portfolio, location and choice of storage technology, it could support the electricity system by meeting peak loads, reducing peak network flows and hence managing network constraints.

What role does energy storage play in a smart grid?

Asset class position and role of energy storage within the smart grid As utility networks are transformed into smart grids, interest in energy storage systems is increasing within the context of aging generation assets, heightening renewable energy penetration, and more distributed sources of generation .