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UK roadmap calls for up to £100 bln by 2050 to scale long-duration energy storage

Published 10:19 on January 27, 2026 / Last updated at 10:19 on January 27, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), Net Zero Transition (Investment, Reporting & Disclosure, Power/Electrification)

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Up to £100 billion in investment will be needed by 2050 to deploy long-duration energy storage (LDES) at the scale required to stabilise a renewable-powered grid and meet rising AI-related demand, according to a roadmap published Monday.
Up to £100 billion in investment will be needed by 2050 to deploy long-duration energy storage (LDES) at the scale required to stabilise a renewable-powered grid and meet rising AI-related demand, according to a roadmap published Monday.


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