UrbanChain has integrated Centrica Energy’s UK wind generation into its energy market as part of its strategy to assemble an alternative renewable trading system.
The company said the agreement adds 26.5GWh of renewable energy per year from an onshore wind asset in Cambridgeshire.
It added that the supply will be embedded within its operating layer, matching generation to local demand in real time to create a fully traceable market.
The approach enables wind power to support existing and future energy-intensive users including data centres, EV charging networks and other businesses seeking reliable renewable supply.
James Boswell, head of portfolio at UrbanChain, said: “Working with Centrica Energy strengthens UrbanChain’s ability to procure renewable power that is directly traceable to a specific asset and match it with local end users. This partnership reflects Centrica’s forward-thinking approach as a large, established utility actively embracing new market models. We’re delighted to have our first agreement in place and look forward to building on this collaboration.”
Charlie Parry, chief growth officer at UrbanChain, added: “Agreements like this are not about one-off deals. They are about assembling reliable market infrastructure that benefits both generators and consumers. As energy demand increases and becomes less flexible, long-term access to matched renewable generation is no longer optional – it is a system requirement.”
Kristian Gjerløv-Juel, vice president of renewable energy trading and optimisation at Centrica Energy, said: “Working with UrbanChain is a great example of how innovative commercial models can bring renewable energy directly to corporate consumers. This agreement demonstrates how existing UK wind assets can be successfully integrated into corporate PPA structures that support sustainable sourcing strategies. We are proud to support UrbanChain’s ambition to provide affordable, transparent, renewable power to its customers.”
UrbanChain said embedding long-term PPAs within its operating layer allows corporate energy agreements to function as system infrastructure providing matching, transparency and demand certainty.