Why Britain's batteries are still being left on the sidelines

13 October, 2026

Energy StorageMarket CommentaryFinancingPolicy & Regulation
With certainty, BESS is featured in almost every energy-sector conversation today. Yet a low-priced battery is still frequently passed over in the Balancing Mechanism (BM) for a more expensive action, resulting in more than just operational frustration. Persistent skipping weakens a revenue stream that matters more as frequency-response returns have compressed and batteries rely on a broader mix of wholesale and balancing income. 

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