Clean energy technology company UrbanChain has partnered with Believ in a deal that will see one of the UK鈥檚 fastest-growing clean energy innovators power one of the nation鈥檚 best-backed EV charge point operators with traceable, verifiable renewable energy.
Based at Manchester Science Park, UrbanChain will supply Believ鈥檚 expanding public charging network, which aims to deliver at least 30,000 charge points nationwide.
The agreement marks the Manchester firm鈥檚 first partnership with a national EV charge point operator.
鈥淭his partnership goes beyond energy supply,鈥� said Charlie Parry, chief development officer at UrbanChain.聽
鈥淚t鈥檚 about building local clean energy ecosystems – linking renewable generation to charging infrastructure, supporting social housing and schools and empowering councils to deliver on their Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) and net zero goals.
鈥淏eliev represents the scale and purpose of what the UK鈥檚 net zero transition should look like – practical, fair and rooted in community benefit.聽
鈥淲e鈥檙e proud to be powering that mission with traceable clean energy, helping to create local markets that deliver cleaner air and more affordable power.鈥�
Believ, which is backed by 拢300 million in investment from Liberty Global, Zouk Capital and infrastructure banks including Santander, ABN Amro, NatWest and MUFG, is focused on delivering on-street charging solutions in residential areas.聽
Its mission is to make it easier for drivers without private parking to switch to electric vehicles.
A significant share of the company’s investment is being channelled into rapid and ultra-rapid charging hubs, as well as initiatives to improve access in rural and underserved communities.
Luke Templer, CFO at Believ, added: 鈥淯rbanChain鈥檚 technology gives Believ a unique advantage 鈥� affordable, verifiable clean energy that supports our mission to deliver cleaner air for all.鈥�