UrbanChain expands generation infrastructure with Centrica wind agreement
News
24 Feb 2026
Alex Bell
Feb 24 2026
UrbanChain has integrated Centrica Energy’s UK wind generation as part of its ongoing strategy to assemble an alternative renewable energy market.
The agreement adds 26.5 GWh of renewable energy per year - equivalent to the annual consumption of more than 6,500 UK households - from a Centrica Energy-managed onshore wind asset in Cambridgeshire to the UrbanChain energy market.
Rather than functioning as a standalone procurement contract, Centrica’s supply will be embedded within UrbanChain’s operating layer, where renewable generation is matched to local demand in real time, creating a fully traceable energy market.
This allows wind supply to support current and future energy-intensive users of the UrbanChain market, including data centres, EV charging networks, and other businesses seeking reliable renewable energy at competitive rates.
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, said:
“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, VP of Renewable Energy Trading & 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.”
By embedding long-term PPAs within its operating layer, UrbanChain enables corporate energy agreements to function as system infrastructure - providing the matching, transparency, and demand certainty required as energy-intensive assets place increasing strain on the UK grid.
