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