Centrica win battery optimisation deal
Centrica today secured a deal to maximise environmental sustainability of 4 Renewable Energy battery systems
The ten year energy storage deal was described as one of the largest battery optimisation deals in the UK.
Energy services and solutions company, Centrica signed the deal with 4 Renewable Energy for the optimisation of three battery energy storage systems. The project to decarbonise the electricity network will become operational this summer.
The battery energy storage will be developed by Arlington Energy across England. The systems will also help address the intermittency of renewable energy.
Dan Connor, head of optimisation sales at Centrica Business Solutions, said: “This represents one of the largest battery optimisation deals in the UK, and the ambitions of RGREEN INVEST and Centrica Business Solutions to lead transition to net-zero.
“The flexible, multi-market approach, is crucial to maximising the impact of battery storage. It helps ensure greater levels of renewable energy are brought on stream and used effectively. This is fundamental to reaching net-zero.
“Providing confidence in the level of returns will further bolster the significant interest and investment we are currently witnessing in the storage sector.”
Sebastien Rondel, Head of Direct Investment at RGREEN INVEST added: “Centrica Business Solutions will help to ensure that these three battery projects are utilised as efficiently as possible, maximising both the return on investment and the contribution to carbon reduction.
"Every battery storage project helps build the resilience and agility required to accelerate renewable energy generation and the transition away from fossil fuels."
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