Installed battery capacity in Britain has expanded to nearly 7 GW, exceeding for the first time the capacity of the country’s nuclear fleet, according to a report from Drax Electric Insights.

Europe installed 36 GWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in 2025, marking a 48% year-on-year increase and the twelfth consecutive record-breaking year.

Installed battery capacity in Britain has expanded to nearly 7 GW, exceeding for the first time the capacity of the country’s nuclear fleet, according to a report from Drax…