Business and Energy Secretary Greg Clark launching new investment programme to develop battery technology

The video discusses the UK's new smart systems and flexibility plan aimed at making the energy system more efficient. It highlights the ability to generate and consume energy more flexibly, which can lead to reduced energy bills and balanced demand on the grid. The plan is expected to bring up to £40 billion in benefits for consumers. It also opens up opportunities for homes and businesses to better manage electricity use through flexible energy tariffs, enhancing the overall efficiency of the energy system.

What is the main focus of the introduction in the video?

• The cost of traditional energy systems

• The environmental impact of energy consumption

• The ability to generate and consume energy more flexibly

• The history of energy systems

What is the primary goal of the smart systems and flexibility plan?

• To reduce the number of energy companies

• To make the UK's energy system smarter

• To increase the number of power plants

• To eliminate energy tariffs

How much in benefits is the smart systems plan expected to realize for consumers?

• £10 billion

• £30 billion

• £20 billion

• £40 billion

What will the plan allow homes and businesses to do?

• Increase their energy consumption

• Switch to renewable energy sources

• Better manage their electricity use

• Eliminate their energy bills

What is one of the potential benefits of flexible energy tariffs?

• More frequent power outages

• Reduced energy bills

• Higher energy bills

• Increased energy consumption