Cero Generation, alongside their UK development partner Enso Energy, has selected Danske Commodities as its optimisation partner for a new battery energy storage system (BESS) in the UK. The battery, named Lower Larks, will have a capacity of 140 MWh, which means it can store enough energy to cover the daily power consumption of app. 15,000 British households.

Batteries such as Lower Larks are key to a successful energy transition. By storing energy during peak power generation and exporting it back onto the grid when demand is high, Lower Larks will help balance intermittent energy production and allow a greater output of renewable energy.

“The 140MWh Lower Larks battery, developed by Enso Energy and secured under a 7-year toll with Danske Commodities, completes the Larks Green project by adding a second battery to our operational co-located PV-BESS site. This partnership with Danske Commodities strengthens our long-term contracted revenues and provides a strong, well-balanced risk profile for the overall project”, said Tadgh Cullen, Director of Power Markets & Origination at Cero Generation.

Danske Commodities will help optimise Lower Larks BESS through a 7-year tolling agreement, meaning the energy trader covers the full market exposure of the battery.

“We are proud that Cero Generation has chosen Danske Commodities to optimise Lower Larks. With more than 15 years of experience from British power markets, we will apply our trading expertise to help provide much needed flexibility to intermittent power generation. The UK is a core market for us, and we look forward to further expanding our portfolio of flexible assets,” said Jesper Tronborg, Senior Vice President, Head of Origination & New Markets at Danske Commodities.

Lower Larks BESS is expected to become operational in Q2 2027.

Facts about Lower Larks

Asset: battery energy storage system (BESS)
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Capacity: 70 MW/140 MWh
Asset owner: Cero Generation, alongside their UK development partner, Enso Energy
Optimisation partner: Danske Commodities
Commercial operations date: Q2 2027

About Cero Generation

Cero Generation is a leading IPP, specialised in developing, constructing and operating solar energy and battery storage projects, accelerating the delivery of a net-zero future across Europe. Powered by an experienced team that brings world-class industry, commercial, engineering and environmental expertise to its projects, Cero is active through every stage of the lifecycle, from planning and construction to operation. It works closely with local development partners, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver high-impact projects that positively benefit the environment and community.

About Danske Commodities

Danske Commodities is an energy trading company that specialises in power and gas trading and offers balancing, optimisation and hedging services to energy producers and suppliers. Every day, the company completes more than 130,000 trades across 40+ countries, constantly moving energy from where there is more than needed to where it is needed most. Danske Commodities is a wholly-owned subsidiary to Norwegian energy company Equinor, operating under its own name and brand.

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Cero Generation and Danske Commodities sign agreement for 140 MWh battery in the UK