Our Energy team has advised Habitat Energy on an optimisation agreement with Pulse Green Energy, under which Habitat Energy will optimise Pulse Green Energy's 22MW/49.5 MWh battery storage project at the Hirwaun Industrial Estate in Aberdare, Wales.

The facility was successfully activated in November, and marks Pulse Clean Energy’s first battery with a two-hour duration. With a peak output of 21.76 MW, the battery is capable of powering over 48,000 homes for more than two hours, ensuring a stable energy supply for local communities and businesses.

The facility will help integrate more renewable energy into the UK’s power system, reducing the need for fossil fuels and enhancing energy security. This project is the fifth of nine planned sites where Pulse Clean Energy is transforming former diesel-powered sites into large-scale battery storage, as part of a larger effort to convert old infrastructure into sustainable, cleaner energy solutions.

Habitat Energy has partnered with Pulse Clean Energy to optimise all five operational batteries, and has worked closely with Pulse Clean Energy throughout the development cycle to ensure a smooth onboarding and commissioning process. Pulse Clean Energy financed the project through its £175 million credit facility with Santander, CIBC, Investec, and the National Wealth Fund, along with equity from the Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO).

The legal team advising Habitat Energy was led by Partner Gus Wood, supported by Associate George Nixon.

Gowling WLG's Energy team has a market-leading reputation and operates seamlessly around the globe. Positioned at the forefront of the renewables and energy storage sectors, the team has recently advised clients on a number of significant battery storage related transactions, including providing advice to Habitat Energy on an optimisation agreement with TagEnergy in respect of its 100MW/200MWh battery storage system at Lakeside in North Yorkshire.