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UK launches programme for ultra-long energy storage

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24 August 2026

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Fusion42 · 24 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The UK government has launched a £28 million programme to develop ultra-long duration energy storage technologies that can store clean energy for over 100 hours, aiming to reduce reliance on natural gas and enhance energy security.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You can now explore emerging markets in ultra-long energy storage as the UK opens funding for technologies that shift power availability and reduce dependency on gas. This is your chance to enter an underdeveloped sector with government backing and potential cost savings.

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