The role of large scale storage in a GB low carbon energy future: Issues and policy challenges

摘要: Large scale storage offers the prospect of capturing and using excess electricity within a low carbon energy system, which otherwise might have to be wasted. Incorporating role into current scenario tools is challenging, because it requires high temporal resolution reflect effects intermittent sources on system balancing. This study draws results from model with such resolution. It concludes that large could become economically viable for scenarios penetration renewables. As proportion increases, optimal type shifts towards solutions related costs, even at expense efficiency. However, range uncertainties been identified, concerning technology development, regulatory environment, alternatives stochastic uncertainty year-on-year revenues. All these negatively affect cost finance chances successful market uptake. We argue, therefore, that, if possible wider social benefits presence are achieved, stronger more strategic policy support may necessary. More work needed gauge appropriate extent measures.