Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 9894

Batteries: Storage

Tabled: 17 October 2024
Answered: 23 October 2024
Named Day

Question

Darren Paffey

LabourSouthampton Itchen

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of developing large-scale battery storage within the Port of Southampton area.

Answer

Michael Shanks
This Government recognises that batteries have a key role to play in decarbonising the power sector by 2030 by balancing the electricity system and facilitating the integration of renewable power. The Government does not intend to commission an assessment...

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