Efficient Financing for Mobile Energy Storage Containers in the UK

Can you finance a battery storage project?

Energy can be stored in a number of ways, depending on the source, but the most common is in chemical batteries. In this briefing, we look at some of the considerations for financing battery storage projects. Why chemical batteries? They are easily scalable.

How can renewables help generating electricity in the UK?

The UK Government has recognised the crucial importance of renewables in generating electricity in its Energy Security Plan, and has announced a raft of measures aimed at improving networks and grid connections, which will hopefully remove some of the hurdles to developing and financing battery storage projects.

Where are energy storage projects located in the UK?

The projects are strategically located throughout the UK, including key regions such as Scotland, Devon, Greater Manchester, and Wales. The energy storage assets are expected to deliver more than £200 million in gas and emissions savings over their lifetime.

Are government subsidies for battery storage a viable revenue stream?

The available government subsidies for battery storage in the UK do not currently form a sufficiently significant and stable revenue stream to ensure battery storage project financings are fundable on the basis of capacity market or ancillary services alone.