Ref: PRHP78 Date: 04 March 2016

Hoppecke welcomes forward-thinking new report on energy storage

A forward-thinking new report that urges the UK government to embrace advanced energy storage technology has been welcomed by Hoppecke Industrial Batteries - the leading specialist in energy storage systems and the largest battery manufacturer in European ownership.

Published by The National Infrastructure Commission, the ‘Smart Power' report recognises that greater use of energy storage could save UK consumers up to £8bn a year by 2030. The report also says that this "smart power revolution" could help the UK to meet its carbon emission targets and secure Britain's energy supplies for generations.

Hoppecke Industrial Batteries' Managing Director Jason Howlett said: "Hoppecke has been at the forefront of energy storage for many years. We have developed the technology to make cost-effective and efficient energy storage possible for businesses and homes and we have been working closely with local and central government to turn this futuristic ideal into a reality. We welcome the commission's report and look forward to a positive response from the British government."

Claiming that the UK could become a world leader in storing electricity, The National Infrastructure Commission's chairman Lord Adonis said that in energy the UK could lead the world in "interconnection, storage and demand flexibility, bringing jobs and investment into the country and cutting bills for consumers".

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About Hoppecke Industrial Batteries

Hoppecke is the leading specialist for industrial battery systems and at the same time the largest battery manufacturer in European ownership. Hoppecke offers to its customers around the world concepts for efficient and reliable power supply for every industrial application. A leading exponent of environmental care for more than 80 years, Hoppecke offers solutions for a variety of industries including motive power, reserve power for IT/telecoms, power stations, solar energy and UPS, special power for rail and underground. Hoppecke's UK operation is based in Newcastle-Under-Lyme in the Midlands and the parent company has customers and business partners in many countries around the world, including Europe, the USA and China.

Media contact:

Sue Tupling

CHANGEWORKS Communications

t: 01785 247588

m: 07748 350725

e: sue@changeworkscom.co.uk

Company contact:

Jason Howlett

HOPPECKE Industrial Batteries Ltd

Unit 2 Lowfield Drive

Centre 500

Wolstanton

Newcastle-under-Lyme

ST5 0UU

T: 01782 667305

W: www.HOPPECKE.co.uk

E: jason.howlett@HOPPECKE.co.uk