Our assets are positioned close to points of demand where power is most needed. Our sites will play a pivotal role in providing a more secure energy system, helping to mitigate blackout events such as were experienced by UK network operators recently ." Stephen Coughlin, CEO of Fluence said : "With this fleet of projects, Sembcorp Energy UK is setting the pace for rapid growth in utility-scale energy storage across global markets. These first three projects – and the ones still to come – will provide the deep, split-second flexibility and reliability that are critical for the UK to achieve its ambitious decarbonisation targets. We look forward to the continued growth, innovation, and benefits for the UK that our partnership with Sembcorp will produce." Sam Wither, Head of Sembcorp Energy UK's flexible generation business, commented: "Battery storage complements the continued growth of renewables and takes the UK a step closer to meeting its 2050 decarbonisation ambition.