Welcome to Mercia Power Response

What is power response?

Power response is a vital element in the UK electricity market which increasingly relies on renewable energy as we transition to a Net Zero economy. We help to ensure that when the sun isn't shining and the wind isn't blowing, communities still have access to the power they need.

Key to the energy transition to Net Zero for the UK electricity system is to also ensure security of supply and good value for the consumer, as well as reducing emissions.

Renewable generation, mainly provided in the UK by solar and wind, does an excellent job in reducing emissions, but can also be intermittent and unpredictable. While these generation sources are increasingly replacing traditional sources, like coal, power response helps to fill any gaps and ensure a continuity of supply to the end consumer.

When supply is short our generators and batteries respond quickly, feeding the required power directly into the local grid and avoiding the need for long warm-up and cool-down times that more traditional methods of balancing the grid require. Our solution enables the maximum supply of renewable energy whilst still ensuring the continuous supply of electricity we all expect.

The graph below is for illustrative purposes and shows a visual representation of how Mercia's generators respond to varying wind conditions.

What We Do

Site Development

Develops both gas fuelled and battery storage power response sites, taking full responsibility for construction and operation.

Project Acquisition

Acquires project rights, and acts as an agent, or owner, to build and operate sites.

Project Development

Creates partnerships with investors who need the expertise to deliver premium projects.

Operations Management

Leverages deep expertise to provide skilled management for power response sites.

Research, Engagement & Innovation

Researches new technologies for the future of power response.