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Delivering green energy technology on an industrial scale
Opium Powerwas founded in 2018 to assist in the transition of the UK’s energy supply to total reliance on renewable energy by delivering green energy technology, in the form of battery energy storage systems (BESS), on an industrial scale to harness renewable power and deliver it back to the National Grid as and when needed.
Working closely with local government we were able to deliver our first UK battery infrastructure in March 2019, energising 30 Megawatts of battery storage of a planned four-site 100 Megawatts scheme, in the Southwest in partnership with Somerset Council.
In January 2021, in partnership with SSDC, Phase 1 of our Hampshire BESS project was energised adding an extra 40 Megawatts to the UK’s battery infrastructure, which is the largest battery system in the UK to be owned by a local authority, rated by independent technical analysts as one of the best quality builds that has been seen in the sector.
Phase 2 of the Hampshire BESS project came online at the end of May 2022, adding a further 20 Megawatts to the UK’s battery infrastructure.
These projects represent a total investment of over £65 million in large-scale battery energy storage systems, which are bringing valuable flexibility to the National Grid, harnessing increasing volumes of renewable energy and supporting an energy system that is clean, affordable and secure.
CORE VALUES
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Contributing at an industrial scale to the creation of a sustainable future
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Utilising industry leading technology partners to deliver state of the art renewable energy systems
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Fast acting and responsive
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A team with extensive experience and integrity
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Delivering positive financial outcomes through public/private initiatives