How Britain is building its battery future
The UK has strategic ambitions to build several battery factories in the coming years. We find out how the sector is getting along.
The UK has several battery factories under development, including one operated by JLR-owner Tata and another by Envision's AESC, a Nissan supplier that already runs one gigafactory in the north-east.
However, it is Chinese BESS suppliers that are the dominant force in GB, with a 72 per cent share of the market. The biggest Chinese suppliers to the GB market are BYD (686MWh) and CATL (663MWH) – the two companies between them have supplied more battery system capacity than Tesla.
UK manufacturers produce several types of batteries: Lithium-Ion Batteries: Predominantly used for electric vehicles due to their efficiency and energy density. Lead-Acid Batteries: Commonly used for automotive applications. Specialized Batteries: Tailored solutions for industrial applications and energy storage systems.
A total of 4.3GW is under construction, with another 30.4GW consented, and a further 26GW submitted for planning permission. Meanwhile, an additional 30.4GW is in the early stages of development. But which suppliers are driving Great Britain's battery storage revolution?
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