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Ofgem approves 16 long-duration energy storage projects including first new hydropower in 40 years
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Published 2026-06-26 09:18 UTCUpdated 2026-06-26 11:54 UTC
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Overview
UK energy regulator Ofgem has provisionally approved 16 long-duration energy storage projects totaling 7.6 GW capacity with durations from 8 to 22 hours. Among these are three pumped storage hydropower sites in Scotland, marking the first new hydropower projects in Great Britain in over four decades.
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Cameron MurrayMark Sweney
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Why now
- Ofgem’s approvals come amid growing urgency to upgrade energy infrastructure for a low-carbon future.
- The inclusion of lithium-ion and pumped hydro reflects technological diversity in storage solutions.
- This is the first major hydropower development in Great Britain in 40 years, signaling renewed investment in renewables.
Why it matters
- Long-duration energy storage is critical for integrating renewables and ensuring grid reliability.
- New hydropower projects diversify the UK's renewable energy mix and enhance energy security.
- These projects support the UK’s goal to reduce reliance on energy imports and lower carbon emissions.
LLM analysis
Topic mix: lowPromo risk: lowSource quality: medium
Recurring claims
- Ofgem has shortlisted 16 long-duration energy storage projects totaling 7.6 GW capacity with durations from 8 to 22 hours.
- Three pumped storage hydropower projects in Scotland are the first new hydropower projects in Great Britain in over 40 years.
How sources frame it
- Cameron Murray: neutral
- Mark Sweney: neutral
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Energy-Storage.news on Ofgem LDES shortlist
energy-storage.news · energy-storage.news · 2026-06-26 11:54 UTC
The Guardian on new hydropower projects in Great Britain
theguardian.com · theguardian.com · 2026-06-26 09:18 UTC
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