Energy & Science

Six Giant Tesla Batteries Keep British Lights on for First Time

  • National Grid has opened balancing market to new technologies
  • The cost of balancing U.K. electricity market has risen 39%
The Holes Bay energy storage plant in Dorset, U.K., is operated by Fotowatio Renewable Ventures BV and Harmony Energy Ltd.Source: Fotowatio Renewable Ventures BV
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A project using giant Tesla Inc. batteries was used to help balance supply and demand in Britain’s electricity market for the first time this week.