The energy transition depends on the widespread deployment of large-scale energy storage to balance supply and demand, integrate renewables and stabilise the grid. However, traditional battery storage projects face significant hurdles, including long development times, high up-front capital requirements and complex regulatory landscapes that slow deployment.At the same time, industrial sites across Europe and beyond often have unused grid connections - potential capacity that remains untapped due to a lack of expertise, financial incentives and scalable solutions. These sites could play a significant role in decentralising storage and optimising grid performance, but current approaches are failing to unlock this capacity effectively.Without a more efficient and scalable way to deploy energy storage at industrial sites, the grid will remain vulnerable to volatility, leading to high electricity costs and reduced reliability for Europe's SMEs.

The Solution

By tapping into under-utilised capacity, Scale Energy eliminates the need for expensive and time-consuming infrastructure upgrades, making the deployment of BESS significantly more cost effective. This approach reduces capital costs by up to 30%, accelerates project timelines and ensures long-term, predictable revenue streams through a combination of grid services and on-site energy optimisation.For industrial customers, this means lower energy costs, increased resilience to price volatility and grid instability, and the ability to actively participate in the energy transition without upfront investment or operational complexity. By enabling these companies to monetise their grid connections, Scale Energy turns passive infrastructure into an active source of economic and environmental value.The model is capital efficient, with battery systems financed through dedicated SPVs backed by institutional asset investors. This structure ensures scalable deployment without exposing industry partners to financial or technical risk, while helping larger funds to efficiently deploy capital in green assets.

Why we invested

Electric buses and trucks are expected to grow exponentially in Europe, Latin America and the US by 2030. This growth is being driven by environmental concerns, supportive government policies and significant technological advances. ZeroMission is strategically positioned to capitalise on this trend by offering a robust solution that addresses the key challenges of operating electric fleets.​ZeroMission's platform is characterised by its open, vendor-neutral and interoperable design. This approach enables seamless integration without the constraints of vendor lock-in, both in terms of charging infrastructure and vehicles.As fleet operators are expected to manage mixed fleets in the coming years, ZeroMission's platform is designed to accommodate this diversity, enabling operators to effectively manage and optimise their fleets.​Our investment in ZeroMission is in line with our commitment to sustainable and innovative mobility solutions. We are confident that ZeroMission will play a key role in the global transition to electric vehicles, delivering significant environmental benefits and operational efficiencies.