11 November 2025

Degradation: The impact on battery energy storage in Great Britain in 2025

Degradation: The impact on battery energy storage in Great Britain in 2025

​Batteries in Great Britain are cycling more frequently and operating in more complex markets than ever before. As assets age and utilisation grows, degradation becomes a key question for project owners, investors, and operators. Understanding how fast batteries lose capacity, and why, is essential for forecasting long-term performance and revenue potential.

This article uses metered export data to estimate how much batteries in Great Britain have degraded over time, how their behaviour has changed, and what this reveals about the relationship between utilisation and wear.

​​For any further information on this topic, reach out to the author - shaniyaa@modoenergy.com


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