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Recommendation 10
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The Government, supported by modelling from the Future System Operator, should clarify its definitions for...
Conclusion
The Government, supported by modelling from the Future System Operator, should clarify its definitions for medium- and long-duration energy storage and the roles they are expected to play. It should set or endorse a series of metrics that allow technologies to be compared according to the energy system services that they provide. It should use these to publish an Assessment of Likely Need for long-duration energy storage by the end of 2024; this should include storage timescales, energy stored and power capacity required. It should commit to supporting a range of technologies, beyond just batteries, through financial support mechanisms and research grants for less mature technologies.
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Government Response
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