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SSEN offers 1,339 free battery packs to vulnerable Berkshire residents

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 11:47 · Archive

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks is providing free home battery packs to 1,339 vulnerable Berkshire residents who rely on medical equipment.

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is providing 1,339 free home battery packs to vulnerable residents in Berkshire. The packs are designed to support customers who rely on life-preserving medical equipment, such as home dialysis machines, by providing backup power during outages. They are being offered free to eligible customers already signed up for SSEN's Priority Services.

The batteries can power essential devices such as phones and tablets, and with manufacturer approval, may be used for certain medical equipment. Eliane Algaard, Services Director at SSEN Distribution, said feedback from customers who have received a pack has been 'overwhelmingly positive'. She urged those who already have a unit to ensure it is fully charged and to familiarise themselves with how it operates.

SSEN has committed to delivering 20,000 units across its licence areas by spring 2028. The scheme is the first of its kind by any UK network operator.

SSEN offers 1,339 free battery packs to vulnerable Berkshire residents
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