Case Study – Agriculture (Generator)
Case Study
16 Jan 2026
16 Jan 2026
Challenge
A leading agricultural business encountered substantial obstacles within the Smart Export Guarantee scheme. Their energy asset’s scale caused numerous suppliers to decline participation, eliminating reliable market access. Additionally, they lacked transparency into their generated energy’s destination and valuation, necessitating a fair, transparent solution that balanced market access with revenue optimization.
Outcome of Partnership
Competitive Market Rate — UrbanChain achieved a rate of 8.16p/kWh, generating returns exceeding 80% and clarifying the genuine market value of their generation.
Enabling Sustainability Benefits — Obtained P442 access through UrbanChain, providing supplementary financial advantages and establishing groundwork for future private energy market expansion.
Results
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71% reduction in unit rate compared to previous supplier
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83% decrease in monthly energy bills via UrbanChain’s renewable energy operating system
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