Make Hydrogen in Summer to Power Britain in Winter, Networks Say

Make Hydrogen in Summer to Power Britain in Winter, Networks Say
The sun rises behind a redundant oil platform moored in the Firth of Forth near Kirkcaldy, Fife, UK, in an undated file photo. Jane Barlow/PA
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The UK could store enough power in underground reservoirs during the summer to get it through winter in the future, according to a report which backs hydrogen technology.

The Energy Networks Association said that by using the spare electricity generated by wind and solar farms during the summer to create hydrogen, the UK can meet its increased demand during the winter months.