Brand of energy storage batteries imported from London

Who are the best energy storage battery companies in the UK?

1. BST POWER BST POWER is ranked as the leading energy storage battery company in the UK due to its outstanding performance and significant market presence. Established as a key player in the energy storage industry, BST POWER has been instrumental in shaping the UK’s energy storage landscape.

Are GB battery manufacturers making inroads?

Success has so far been limited – as the chart below shows, as of April 2024, not a single GB battery manufacturer or containerised battery system supplier has played a role in delivering battery energy storage projects of 50MWh or greater. Yet, there are a number of GB battery manufacturers that are seeking to make inroads into the market.

How big is battery energy storage in the UK?

The UK had a total of 4.4GW of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity as of June 2024. And the sector is braced for further significant growth, with the total capacity of projects in the pipeline rising from 50.3GW to 95.6GW between 2023 and 2024.

Which battery companies supply GB?

LG Chem has supplied 420 MWh of battery system capacity, while Samsung SDI has contributed 370 MWh (see chart below). When it comes to the provision of battery cells to GB, Chinese companies are overwhelmingly dominant. CATL alone has supplied nearly 2.4GWh, with BYD (590MWh being the second biggest supplier.