On Wednesday the 24th of January, 2024, Barry say on an Energy Security and Net Zero Committee session for the inquiry into how the UK’s energy mix needs to change to deliver enough capacity while delivering against Net Zero targets continues with a session focused on energy storage and the role of emerging technologies.
The first half of the session explored the potential benefits of investment in energy storage and whether the Government needs to change its approach. MPs also examined the specific issues around hydrogen storage and the potential of tidal range.
The second part of the hearing examined the issues around tidal stream, wave energy, space-based solar power and geothermal energy. It looked at how the Government might support emerging energy technologies and the potential costs to the public.