EP.88 The role of Long Duration Electricity Storage (LDES) with Aurora experts Emma and Caroline

Published: March 11, 2022, 10:07 a.m.

This week on Energy Unplugged, we discuss the role Long Duration Electricity Storage (LDES) could play in ensuring energy security in GB. Our Head of Commissioned Projects for Western Europe - Felix Chow-Kambitsch is joined by two Aurora experts: Emma Woodward, Senior Associate and Caroline Still, Associate. \n\nAurora has recently published a report on the topic, key findings can be found here: https://auroraer.com/insight/long-duration-electricity-storage-in-gb-2/\n\nFelix, Emma and Caroline discuss:\n\n\u2022\tThe role LDES plays in an energy system\n\u2022\tHow much LDES do we need in the UK and what energy system implications would LDES have\n\u2022\tThe UK government\u2019s cap-and-floor mechanism to support LDES\n\nNext week we will welcome David Giordano, Global Head of Renewable Power at BlackRock. Stay tuned!