Batteries Set to be Key for Manufacturers Following Government Green Paper

With the UK Government launching a new green paper opening up consultation on what the next decade of industry will look like, Aggreko believes batteries could be the key to meeting targets and helping the industry to move away from fossil fuels without compromising on growth.

The new green paper “Invest 2035: The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy” opens up discussions on government strategy for the next 10 years, in an effort to help drive growth throughout various industrial sectors. One of the key areas identified in the paper is advanced manufacturing, which is listed one of eight important sectors, with the industry seen as critical to achieving clean energy targets.

According to the report, clean energy industries will also be essential to reducing national dependence on fossil fuels and improving energy security. Accelerating this transition is crucial to meeting these goals; however, many businesses currently cite a lack of timely grid connections as a significant barrier to progress, as stated in Aggreko’s report, ‘The Race to Resilience’.

With these goals in mind, Aggreko believes that this green paper is setting batteries up to be a key technology over the next 10 years. With grid infrastructure lagging behind, using Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) could be key towards allowing growth alongside helping to transition towards more sustainable fuels.

Ruth Martin, Manufacturing Sector Manager for Aggreko UK & Ireland, believes that by adopting more sustainable technologies, businesses can realise substantial benefits while committing to more sustainable practices. “Batteries are key to giving manufacturers the guarantees that growth and sustainability goals won’t be slowed down, even while grid infrastructure lags behind,” said Ruth, adding, “Providing a green solution to bridge the gap in the meantime is essential to meeting government goals, as businesses could be waiting up to 10 years for a reliable grid connection at present. This could have huge consequences for the manufacturing industry, especially if the government is marking it as a key area for growth.”

BESS systems offer a modular and scalable energy solution that can be used in partnership with a sustainably fuelled generator to help bridge the energy gap. With manufacturing set to be at the forefront of the Government’s goals, making sure that businesses are given the tools to perform as effectively as possible should be a top priority.

Ruth concluded: “Battery Energy Storage Systems should be at the top of the Government’s agenda because they are critical for ensuring energy security, supporting renewable energy integration, and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. As we transition to a greener economy, BESS will play a pivotal role in stabilising the grid, managing peak demand, and enabling a more resilient and sustainable energy infrastructure.”

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