Boris Johnson meeting staff at Bulb Energy

What is the primary role of gas-fired power stations as discussed in the video?

• To reduce carbon emissions

• To provide backup energy supply

• To store renewable energy

• To increase energy prices

What is a key feature of future energy storage in the UK?

• Increased use of coal

• Widespread battery usage in homes and vehicles

• Reduction in electric vehicle production

• Dependence on nuclear power

Which materials are mentioned as essential for battery production?

• Iron and copper

• Gold and silver

• Cobalt, lithium, and nickel

• Aluminum and zinc

What is a significant challenge in sourcing materials for batteries?

• High cost of lithium

• Excessive supply of cobalt

• Limited availability of cobalt

• Abundance of nickel

How does the scarcity of certain materials affect the battery industry?

• It eliminates the need for renewable energy

• It causes a surplus of electric vehicles

• It results in challenges with pricing and supply

• It leads to a decrease in battery prices