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<p>The Government and Ofgem published <em>Upgrading our Energy System: a Smart Systems
and Flexibility Plan</em> in July 2017, which outlines a series of actions to support
the transition to a smart energy system. It presented an assessment of changes in
our energy system, and considered a range of benefits that energy storage systems
– including home batteries or ‘powerwalls’ – can deliver. These benefits include maximising
the usable output from renewable generation and ‘load shifting’ to manage peaks in
demand. Research by Imperial College and the Carbon Trust estimates that deploying
smart, flexible technologies, such as energy storage, can save up to £40 billion across
the GB electricity system to 2050.</p>
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