Improved energy storage could help save Britain £8bn a year, says report

A 'smart power revolution' will help Britain meet its 2050 carbon targets, secure future supply and save consumers money, government report finds

Britain could save 8bn a year and slash its carbon footprint by using electricity better, a new report says.

The National Infrastructure Commission said a "smart power revolution" which improves the storage of power could transform the energy landscape. Its report, Smart Power, looks into ways the UK can better balance supply and demand in the energy market.