July 3, 2025: A new trade body has been launched in the UK to champion the energy storage industry.

Energy Storage Association UK said on June 25 it aimed to drive innovation, investment and policy to unlock the full potential of storage solutions including batteries, pumped hydro and hydrogen-based technologies.

Founding members of the body include GivEnergy, Sunsynk, Powervault, Octopus Energy, Keele University and Durham University.

The body cited a study by Imperial College, which found that that effective energy storage could save the UK between £500 million ($620 million) and £3.5 billion annually. At present, the cost of energy curtailment added between £400 million and £920 million to energy bills last year, according to the study.

Association interim CEO Jason Howlett said: “Our vision is simple: we see a world where energy storage is allowed to lower consumer costs, stabilize the grid and accelerate the transition to net zero.”

Howlett said energy storage is not just a technical solution but a necessity for delivering dependable, affordable, clean energy from renewables where and when it’s needed most.