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15 May 2023

Balancing Mechanism: the impact of battery energy storage location

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Shaniyaa Holness-Mckenzie

Balancing Mechanism: the impact of battery energy storage location

The Balancing Mechanism is unique - it is currently the only national market for grid-scale batteries in Great Britain that has a locational element. This is because it helps to manage grid constraints and other issues that are inherently geographical.

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