Old mines = giant BATTERIES? @UKResearchandInnovation
Old mines = giant BATTERIES?  @UKResearchandInnovation
Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We’re HOW far underground?!👀

It’s all for good reason! Boulby Underground Laboratory hosts a wide range of research projects, including RESOURCE.

RESOURCE is investigating ways to store extra renewable energy — like wind power — safely underground in salt caverns.

Thanks, Jonny, for explaining how it all works for us!🤩

#UndergroundResearch #RenewableEnergyUK #UndergroundLab

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