'We're calling on Britain's brightest minds': Science Minister urges tech pioneers to tackle peak electricity challenge

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Science Minister Lord Vallance announces new 2GW Peak Time Flexibility challenge to help researchers develop cutting edge technologies that can manage an increasingly flexible grid

Science Minster Lord Patrick Vallance has today announced £4m in government funding is being made available to support technology projects that could help manage the UK's electricity grid as it becomes...

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