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How energy storage will maximise the potential of renewable energy

New developments in battery technology are changing the way we power Britain. More efficient, higher capacity batteries expand the range of electric vehicles and allow solar and wind power plants to provide smooth, 24 hour electricity. Tom Heap speaks to Matt Hastings from utility company Centrica about how energy storage could help businesses, as well as how it can be implemented in our homes.

First broadcast on Costing the Earth, 12 September 2017.

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