Pulse Clean Energy, a UK-based startup founded in 2022, has cleared a significant hurdle. It’s already won the race, lining up a £220 million ($292.3 million) financial package from a consortium of international banks. This multimillion-dollar investment is focused on establishing six new battery storage systems (BSS) across the United Kingdom. This is huge progress in our nation’s transition to cleaner, renewable forms of energy.
These trunkable, exportable battery storage facilities will energize the UK’s energy infrastructure. Combined, they will deliver over 700 megawatt-hours (MWh) of capacity. Combined with other ongoing actions, this new initiative will further help to put Britain on the right path towards decarbonisation. In addition, it will cut gas consumption and emissions too, saving UK consumers more than £200 million.
Commitment to Renewable Energy
Pulse Clean Energy has turned heads with its rapid-fire success within the new and growing battery storage sector. In March 2025, they brought on line a cutting-edge, 42MW/100MWh battery energy storage system in Hyde, Manchester. The company’s new facilities will bolster the UK government’s goal of doubling its current spending on clean energy industries to more than £30 billion annually by 2035.
When realized, the proposed battery storage systems will more than double existing renewable energy assets across the UK. These systems pragmatically allow more renewable power to be actively and reliably added to the grid. Because of this, they are making us less dependent on fossil fuels and providing consumers and businesses with a stable, sustainable source of energy.
“These six facilities will not only strengthen grid resilience but also unlock significant cost savings for consumers by allowing more renewable power onto the grid and reducing the need for expensive backup power during peak periods.” – Nicola Johnson, chief financial officer of Pulse Clean Energy
Supporting Decarbonisation Goals
Pulse Clean Energy hopes to have more than 2GWh of operational capacity in five years’ time. In doing so, the company will contribute significantly to ensuring the UK meets its decarbonisation ambition. The new battery storage systems will enhance grid reliability during peak demand periods, thereby reducing the need for conventional backup power sources that typically rely on gas.
This major investment is indicative of the deep global confidence in the fast-growing UK battery storage market. It showcases Pulse Clean Energy’s ability to deliver innovative solutions at high-impact scale. These investments are helping us achieve our new clean energy integration goal to advance the development of clean, renewable energy sources. Simultaneously, they are reducing costs for consumers.
“This landmark investment reflects strong global confidence in the growing UK battery storage market and in Pulse Clean Energy’s ability to deliver at scale.” – Nicola Johnson, chief financial officer of Pulse Clean Energy
A Bright Future for Clean Energy
The UK is clearly walking the talk in its aspiration toward a zero-carbon future. Pulse Clean Energy’s projects represent an important and historic pivot point in renewable energy technology. These battery storage systems enhance government decarbonisation initiatives. Though unsurprising, this stat reinforces the other ways they benefit consumers by saving them more money through lowered gas consumption and emissions.