National Grid and RES reveal battery-powered frequency response service

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Joint project will mark the first time battery energy storage systems have been used to balance the grid on a sub-second basis

National Grid and renewable energy firm Renewable Energy Systems (RES) are preparing to introduce the UK's first battery energy storage system that will provide sub-second assistance in balancing the country's...

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