BEST Magazine 25 August 2026

UK launches £28m ultra-long energy storage challenge

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Market movements like this can signal shifts in demand for ITAD services. New technologies may create opportunities or challenges for equipment processing.

The UK Government has launched a £28 million initiative to accelerate the development of ultra-long duration energy storage technologies, with the aim of strengthening energy security and reducing exposure to electricity price spikes. The Ultra-Long Duration Energy Storage (Ultra-LDES) Challenge, launched on 20 August 2026, is backed by funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).…