What is IEA cc B BY 4.0 GW?

IEA. Licence: CC BY 4.0 GW = gigawatts; PV = photovoltaics; STEPS = Stated Policies Scenario; NZE = Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario. Other storage includes compressed air energy storage, flywheel and thermal storage. Hydrogen electrolysers are not included.

How will UK energy storage demonstration projects help achieve net zero?

The four longer-duration energy storage demonstration projects will help to achieve the UK’s plan for net zero by balancing the intermittency of renewable energy, creating more options for sustainable, low-cost energy storage in the UK.

What is the IEA urging the government to do?

The IEA urges the government to keep a sustained focus on energy efficiency upgrades of the existing building stock and a rapid turnover of fossil fuel heating systems toward electricity as priority areas that can show fast results.

Why is the UK reviewing its energy transition strategy?

The review came at a timely moment, as the United Kingdom is in the process of reviewing its energy transition strategy to align with industrial and energy security goals. The United Kingdom was one of the first major economies to legally establish a net zero target in 2019.

How is energy used in United Kingdom?

Total energy supply (TES) includes all the energy produced in or imported to a country, minus that which is exported or stored. It represents all the energy required to supply end users in the country.

What types of energy storage are included?

Other storage includes compressed air energy storage, flywheel and thermal storage. Hydrogen electrolysers are not included. Global installed energy storage capacity by scenario, 2023 and 2030 - Chart and data by the International Energy Agency.