Osprey Charging has just switched on its first battery energy storage system at the Lamb & Flag site in Abergavenny. The setup powers three 75 kW rapid chargers without leaning so heavily on the local grid.
What this means for drivers
We’re watching these commercial trials closely because the same idea works at home. A home battery can grab cheap overnight power or spare solar energy, then feed it to your EV when rates are higher. That’s load-shifting in action and it’s already helping households on time-of-use tariffs.
Marcus Lewis, Osprey’s head of development, stated: "We know there are significant benefits to integrating battery storage with rapid EV charging, allowing us to fine tune our grid connections whilst delivering the ultra-rapid charging and market-leading Osprey experience customers expect."
He added: "This isn’t a PR stunt. Our trial sites will equip us with crucial analysis and guide the rollout to come."
Practical upsides
- Lower bills by charging the battery off-peak
- Better use of solar panels you already have
- Extra resilience if the grid wobbles
Peter Freedman, Chief Commercial Officer at Palmer Energy Technology, stated: "By utilising our intelligent BMS and energy management system (EMS) we are able to optimise the performance of the BESS in real-time, alongside maximising usable capacity and improving system efficiency for Osprey."
If you’re thinking about adding smart charging at home, compare EV tariffs and check Ofgem’s guidance on flexible tariffs. We also link up with National Grid ESO data so you can see when demand (and prices) are lowest.
