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We’re LIVE 🔴 from the launch of @IEA’s new Special Report on Batteries & Secure Energy Transitions! I’ll join lead authors @Laura_Cozzi_ & @WannerBrent to discuss the main findings. Watch along ⬇️ iea.li/3QGbTeT

Batteries are a vital part of the energy transition. Here's why: - They're the fastest growing clean technology on the market - They help meet climate goals & ensure energy security - They bring down emissions in power & transport @IEA's new report ➡️ iea.li/3QmAogL pic.twitter.com/Eamr4HoazA

Yesterday #gas generated 29.9% of British electricity followed by wind 23.6%, nuclear 17.1%, imports 12.0%, biomass 9.9%, solar 5.5%, hydro 1.2%, coal 0.9%, other 0.0% *excl. non-renewable distributed generation pic.twitter.com/QSGAjMj11R

Yesterday #gas generated 42.3% of GB electricity, more than nuclear 17.4%, imports 12.7%, wind 10.5%, biomass 10.2%, solar 3.6%, hydro 2.2%, coal 1.0%, other 0.0% *excl. non-renewable distributed generation pic.twitter.com/aDgDkRLwb9