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Making sense of energy generation and storage opportunities
From government agricultural policies, subsidy schemes, Brexit to supply chain issues, the only constant in the
you. It can produce either gas to be injected into the gas grid or generate electricity for export.
For existing and new build projects, Conrad Energy can help navigate the subsidy scheme and sell your green gas, giving you a guaranteed price for any electricity generated, as well as selling your green gas certificates.
Which technology suits your land will largely depend on size, location and existing connections. At Conrad Energy we foster long-term relationships which benefit landowners and the wider community, offering you peace of mind and ongoing support. We are an asset developer and energy asset optimiser – we provide route to markets for battery assets as well as more complex energy trading and optimisation around AD and hydrogen.
Our installations support the grid and local customers, providing resiliency
and energy security. Talk to us via info@conradenergy.co.uk about hosting an energy installation, either behind or in front of the meter, PPAs, energy supply and optimising your existing energy assets. Or call us on 01235 427290.
We look forward to hearing from you.
farming sector is change.
Rising energy prices and increasing concern around energy security means there’s never been a better time to explore the energy opportunities available in agriculture.
Secure, reliable energy delivery is vital for a prosperous economy and society. Modern life means demand will only increase. Security of supply is challenged by international factors and changes
in generation.
UK energy independence relies on our ability to fully utilise our renewables. We’ve had record solar and wind production in the last 12 months, but without storage we cannot balance out the intermittent nature of the weather. Land to host storage facilities is vital.
The UK’s energy system is going through a transformation, driven by energy developers such as Conrad Energy.
The advance of new technologies combined with the push to reduce carbon emissions means the power system is shifting to a more decentralised, smarter, and flexible model.
Developers like Conrad Energy offer fully funded solutions, so taking part costs you nothing.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR FARMERS AND LANDOWNERS? Hosting an energy installation on as little as two acres of your land can diversify your revenue and secure a long-term income stream, maximising land value and supporting the transition to greener energy. It provides you with a typically higher financial return, which is guaranteed through a long-term
(25 year) rental or land purchase.
Landowners’ benefits can include income generation, significantly reduced long-term costs and greatly increased energy security.
These developments can incorporate a range of lower carbon energy technologies.
For example, battery storage allows you to buy and sell energy to and from the grid. Conrad Energy can help you build a battery storage asset, as well as trade the asset for you. Alternatively, an Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plant uses waste from your farm and potentially those around
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