With battery storage revenues averaging £27k per MW per year from November to February , a mixture of factors have contributed to the decline in battery revenues. What are some of the complexities surrounding the market dynamics in Great Britain, why have batteries seen such a decline, and what does the future look like?

In today’s episode Quentin is in the studio with Modo Energy’s GB market lead - Wendel Hortop, Throughout the conversation, they discuss:

Some of the factors contributing to the decrease in revenues over the winter period and the wider impact on the system.
A look at the potential reasons for the drop in peak demand in the UK.
The affect of interconnectors on prices.
Opportunities and limitations for batteries in the balancing mechanism.
What future changes could mean for batteries.

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Market update: Great Britain with Wendel Hortop (Market Lead @ Modo Energy)

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Market update: Great Britain with Wendel Hortop (Market Lead @ Modo Energy)