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| Date | 27 May 2026 |
| Time | 07:00:03 |
| Category | Acquisitions and alliances |
| ID | 7780F |
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONTAINS INSIDE INFORMATION AS STIPULATED UNDER THE MARKET ABUSE REGULATION (EU NO. 596/2014) AS IT FORMS PART OF UK DOMESTIC LAW BY VIRTUE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION (WITHDRAWAL) ACT 2018 ("MAR").
27 May 2026
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund plc
(GRID or the Company)
Strategic Joint Venture with Summit Transition Partners
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund plc (LSE:GRID), the UK's largest listed fund investing in utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS), is pleased to announce a new long-term strategic partnership with Sumitomo Corporation and TPK Holdings.
Transaction details
GRID has entered into a strategic partnership with Summit Transition Partners (STP), a joint venture between Sumitomo Corporation, an integrated trading and investment company engaged in diverse businesses with a strong global network, and Taiwan based TPK Holdings, a leading manufacturer specializing in touchscreen technology and supply chain management.
STP will provide equity funding for certain pipeline projects, as well as providing access to significant international energy expertise. The partnership represents a further endorsement of GRID's market-leading platform, proven track record and continued growth strategy.
The signed Exclusivity Agreement governs the acquisition by STP of a 25% shareholding in each of the project holding companies of the first three projects in the pipeline; Cockenzie (240MW/480MWh), Monets Garden (57MW/114MWh) and Elland 2 (100MW/200MWh) via agreed execution form transaction documents. The majority of the consideration for these investments is paid at completion of transaction documents which is anticipated over the next week, with a smaller proportion deferred until key construction milestones are achieved. These three projects are due to start construction immediately.
STP also has exclusivity in respect to a 25% holding of Lister Drive (57MW/114MWh) and Ocker Hill (240MW/480MWh) based on similar agreed economic terms. These investments are expected to conclude at a later date after acquisition by GRID and once financing is arranged.
John Leggate CBE, Chair of Gresham House Energy Storage Fund plc, commented:
"We are delighted to sign this agreement with Summit Transition Partners and deepen the relationship with Sumitomo and TPK. The anticipated transaction demonstrates GRID's continued ability to raise capital at a project level, despite GRID trading at a discount to NAV.
Importantly, we are partnering with Sumitomo Corporation and TPK Holdings, combining global reach and deep expertise right across the energy sector and the associated supply chain ecosystem. This partnership is a strong endorsement of the quality of GRID's assets, its valuations, and its future growth prospects. This demonstrates another example of how GRID continues to raise equity funding to drive growth in a capital constrained environment.
We look forward to working closely with our partners as we continue to scale the platform and capitalise on the significant opportunities in battery energy storage."
Seiji Kitajima, Managing Executive Officer, General Manager of Energy Innovation Initiative (EII), Sumitomo Corporation, added:
"We are pleased to enter this partnership with Gresham House Energy Storage Fund and Gresham House, a leading platform in the UK battery energy storage sector. By combining GRID's proven development and operational capabilities with Sumitomo Corporation's global energy expertise and battery-related know-how developed through our operation in Japan, we aim to accelerate the deployment of energy storage solutions. Through this partnership we seek to contribute to the reliability and resilience of power systems amid the ongoing energy transition, while supporting the continued growth of GRID's platform."
Foster Chiang, Vice Chairman of TPK Holding Co., Ltd., added:
"By combining Sumitomo's global leadership in energy storage development and optimisation, as well as GRID's providing immediate access to a scaled, high-quality portfolio and pipeline in the most advanced market, together with TPK's advanced supply chain capabilities, STP is uniquely positioned to capture immediate opportunities across the rapidly expanding BESS market."
ENDS
For further information, please contact:
Gresham House Energy Transition
Ben Guest +44 (0) 20 3837 6270
James Bustin
Harry Hutchinson
Jefferies International Limited
Gaudi Le Roux +44 (0) 20 7029 8000
Stuart Klein
Harry Randall
Peel Hunt
Luke Simpson +44 (0) 20 7418 8900
Huw Jeremy
KL Communications [email protected]
Charles Gorman +44 (0) 20 3882 6644
Charlotte Francis
JTC (UK) Limited as Company Secretary [email protected]
Ruth Wright +44 (0) 20 7409 0181
LEI: 213800MSJXKH25C23D82
About the Company and the Manager
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund plc aims to invest in a diversified portfolio of utility-scale battery energy storage systems (known as BESS) located in Great Britain and internationally. The Company seeks to provide investors with the prospect of capital growth through the re-investment of net cash generated in excess of its target dividend in accordance with the Company's investment policy.
Gresham House Asset Management Ltd is the FCA authorised operating business of Gresham House Ltd, a specialist alternative asset manager. Gresham House is committed to operating responsibly and sustainably, taking the long view in delivering sustainable investment solutions.
Definition of utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS)
Utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) are the enabling infrastructure that will support the continued growth of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar, essential to the UK's stated target to reduce carbon emissions. They store excess energy generated by renewable energy sources and then release that stored energy back into the grid during peak hours when there is increased demand.
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