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UK includes underground hydrogen in £28m long-duration energy storage scheme

20 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

20 August 2026

Topic

technology

◆ Sectors

Clean Energy

◆ Geography

United Kingdom

◆ Source

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Fusion42 · 20 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The UK government has launched a £28m funding scheme for long-duration energy storage projects, including underground hydrogen storage, supporting developments that enable over 100 hours of energy storage to enhance energy security and hydrogen power integration.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy, and 2 sources have reported it between 20 Aug 2026 and 25 Aug 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Long-duration underground hydrogen storage just opened as a funded market in the UK. You should identify energy storage and hydrogen customers now to secure a place in this emerging infrastructure.

◆ Coverage

2 sources · first reported 20 Aug 2026 · latest 25 Aug 2026

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Clean Energyhydrogen-storageenergy-securitygovernment-fundingclean-energyunderground-storage