The UK Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) market offers investment opportunities driven by the growing need for grid flexibility, energy security and the integration of renewable energy sources. Battery storage assets help balance electricity supply and demand, manage fluctuations in renewable generation and provide flexibility services to the electricity network.
BESS projects can access multiple potential revenue streams, including energy arbitrage, balancing mechanisms, frequency response and other ancillary services, depending on their technical configuration, market participation and prevailing market conditions.
Project S. Manchester represents an opportunity with a nominated grid connection capacity of 70 MW, potentially suitable for BESS developers, independent power producers, infrastructure funds and strategic energy investors seeking exposure to the UK energy storage sector.
The seller's target net value is £3.5 million, equivalent to £50,000 per MW, with a gross arrangement value rate of £80,000 per MW.
Transaction Snapshot
| Project Reference |
S. Manchester |
| Technology |
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) |
| Nominated Connection Capacity |
70 MW |
| Seller Target Net Value |
£3,500,000 |
| Target Net Value Rate |
£60,000/MW |
| Gross Arrangement Value Rate |
£80,000/MW |
Potential Investor Profile
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Battery storage developers and independent power producers
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Renewable energy and infrastructure funds
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Strategic investors active in UK energy storage
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BESS platform operators seeking additional development opportunities
Confidentiality & Next Steps
Further information, including grid connection documentation, planning status, technical details, development milestones and transaction structure, may be made available to qualified counterparties following execution of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), subject to seller approval and document availability.